The 2007 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Schedule

Alibi

\ Oct 04, 2007

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All events take place at Balloon Fiesta Park unless stated otherwise.

Friday, Oct. 5

7-8 a.m. Albuquerque Aloft (balloon launch at select Albuquerque and Rio Rancho elementary schools)

Saturday, Oct. 6

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:45-7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

7-8 a.m. Mass Ascension

Noon-8 p.m. Fiesta del Vino (wine festival, separate admission required)

2-3 p.m. America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race Inflation

3 p.m. $1 Admission “Thank You Albuquerque” Night begins

5:45-7:30 p.m. Twilight Twinkle Glow

6-7 p.m. America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch

8-9 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

Sunday, Oct. 7

5:45-7:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

7-8 a.m. Mass Ascension

9-10 a.m. Fiesta of Wheels Car Show

Noon-8 p.m. Fiesta del Vino (wine festival, separate admission required

5:45-7:30 p.m. Balloon Glow

8-9 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

Monday, Oct. 8

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7-8 a.m . Flying Competition, Balloon Fiesta Hold’em

Tuesday, Oct. 9

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7-8 a.m. Flying Competition, Balloon Fiesta Hold’em

Wednesday, Oct. 10

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

7-8 a.m. Flight of the Nations and Mass Ascension Flying Competition

Thursday, Oct. 11

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7-8 a.m. Wells Fargo Special Shape Rodeo™

8-9 a.m. Flying Competition and Prize Grab

4-6 p.m. Chainsaw Wood Carving Contest (north end of launch field)

5:45-7:30 p.m. Wells Fargo Special Shape Glowdeo™

8-9 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

Friday, Oct. 12

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7-8 a.m. Wells Fargo Special Shape Rodeo™

8-9 a.m. Key Grab Competition

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Chainsaw Wood Carving Contest (north end of launch field)

5:45-7:30 p.m. Wells Fargo Special Shape Glowdeo™

8-9 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

Saturday, Oct. 13

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

7-8 a.m. Mass Ascension

8 a.m.-6 p.m. Chainsaw Wood Carving Contest (north end of launch field)

5:45-7:30 p.m. Night Magic™ Glow

6-7 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Auction (north end of launch field)

8-9 p.m. AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

Sunday, Oct. 14

5:45-6:45 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

7-8 a.m. Farewell Mass Ascension

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Tickets

At-the-gate admission is $6 for guest 13 and older. Children 12 and under are free. General Parking is $10 per car.

Advance admission tickets are available in packs of five for $25 (plus a $1 shipping charge). Call (888) 422-7277 ext. 303 for more information.

The Balloon Fiesta offers no refunds for unused tickets. However, rain checks will be issued if an individual session must be canceled due to weather or other safety considerations, and the tickets can be used for any other session at the 2007 Balloon Fiesta.

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Parking

Balloon Fiesta Park is located north of Alameda Boulevard, one mile west of I-25. General parking lots are located on the north and south ends of the park for $10 per carload. Each parking lot is color-coded and the gates are numbered, so please remember the color and number of the gate through which you entered the field.

Park-and-Ride locations are also available throughout Albuquerque. Fares are $10.50 for adults, $5.50 for children 12 and under, and include admission to Balloon Fiesta Park. Please call the Balloon Fiesta corporate office at 821-1000 or (888) 422-7277 for times and locations.