ON-SITE INFORMATION
Welcome to your Sports & Entertainment Travel International Balloon Fiesta Experience! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package. If you need more information regarding the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, please click here.
Friday, October 4
2:00 pm – 7:00 pmHOSPITALITY DESK
5:00 pm – 7:00 pmRECEPTION
Welcome Reception in Franciscan Room at Hotel Albuquerque
Saturday, October 5
4:30 amDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Balloon Fiesta Park. Please meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park by 4:15 am.
6:00 amDAWN PATROL
6:30 AMMORNING GLOW
6:45 AMOPENING CEREMONIES
7:00 AMMASS ASCENSION
10:00 amDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Hotel Albuquerque. Please note Mass Ascension concludes at approximately 9:00 am.
4:15 PMDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Balloon Fiesta Park. Please meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park by 4:00 pm.
6:00 pmTwilight Twinkle Glow
8:00 PMAfterGlow Fireworks Show
9:00 pmDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Hotel Albuquerque. Please return to the motor coaches after the fireworks show.
Sunday, October 6
4:30 amDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Balloon Fiesta Park. Please meet in the lobby to board motor coach transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park by 4:30 am.
6:00 amDawn Patrol Show
6:30 amMorning Glow
7:00 amMass Ascension
10:00 amDEPARTURE
Motor coach transportation departs for Hotel Albuquerque. Please note Mass Ascension concludes at approximately 9:00 am.
4:45 pmDEPARTURE
Meet in the hotel lobby to walk to Hotel Albuquerque for the Flamenco performance with dinner and drinks at Tablao
6:00 – 8:30 pmCocktails, Dinner and Flamenco performance
Please refer to your itinerary for your assigned time.
Monday, October 7
7:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast
Enjoy a breakfast buffet and bid farewell to your fellow travelers in the Gathering Room at Hotel Albuquerque.
12:00 pmCHECK OUT
Hotel check-out, please settle any incidental charges with the front desk. Have a safe trip home!
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Balloon Fiesta Park Entry Policies
Fans are encouraged to leave bags at home and check the list of prohibited items before traveling to Balloon Fiesta Park. If needed, the following items are permitted:
- Backpacks/bags (1 per person) are allowed but will be inspected.
- Blankets or bulky clothing.
- Folding chairs (will have to be removed from the carrying case for inspection).
- Food of any kind for guest consumption.
Click here for a full guest guide.
On-Site Staff Information
| On-Site Staff | Cell Phone | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Marcy Bennett | 315-212-8950 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Becky Lewis | 217-766-5433 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Susan Estergard | 217-898-3866 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |