2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 5

5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

7 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

7 a.m. Mass Ascension

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction

3-6 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

6 p.m. Twilight Twinkle Glow

7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show

8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show*

Sunday, Oct. 6

5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

7 a.m. Mass Ascension

7:30-11 a.m. Fiesta de Los Globitos (remote control balloons exhibition)

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

9 a.m. Fiesta of Wheels Car Show (located on north end of launch field)

10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction

11 a.m. Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent, north end of Main Street)

3-6 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

6 p.m. Balloon Glow

7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show

8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show*

Monday, Oct. 7

New Mexico Day

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7 a.m. Balloon Launch

8 a.m. Fly In Competition Launch

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Coca-Cola Day

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7 a.m. Balloon Launch

8 a.m. Fly In Competition Launch

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

Wednesday, Oct. 9

5:45 a.m. Drone Show

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

7 a.m. Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension

7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Fiesta de Los Globitos (remote control balloons exhibition)

8 a.m. -noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

Thursday, Oct. 10

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo

7 a.m. Balloon Launch

8 a.m. Fly In Competition Launch

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction

3-6 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

6:30 p.m. Special Shape Glowdeo

7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show

8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show*

Friday, Oct. 11

Kids’ Day Presented by Chick-fil-A

4:30 a.m. Kids’ Day Goodie Bag distribution begins (South of Main Street Stage)

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol

7 a.m. Special Shape Rodeo

7 a.m. Balloon Launch

7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Fiesta de Los Globitos (Remote Control Balloons Exhibition)

8 a.m. Fly In Competition Launch

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction

3-6 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

6 p.m. Special Shape Glowdeo

7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show*

Saturday, Oct. 12

ExxonMobil Day

5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

7 a.m. Mass Ascension

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

10 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Auction

11 a.m. Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent, north end of Main Street)

1-5 p.m. Music Fiesta

3-6 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

5 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

6:30 p.m. Night Magic Glow

6:30 p.m. Fiesta de Los Globitos Glow (remote control balloons exhibition)

7:30 p.m. Team Fastrax Skydiving

7:45 p.m. Drone Light Show

8 p.m. AfterGlow Fireworks Show*

Sunday, Oct. 13

5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show

6 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show

6:30 a.m. Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

7 a.m. Farewell Mass Ascension

8 a.m.-noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

*AfterGlow fireworks shows will begin as soon as the launch field is clear of balloons, starting times are approximate and subject to change without notice. Additionally, local police will modify traffic flows to utilize all traffic lanes for outbound traffic only at the conclusion of each glow event. If you want to watch the AfterGlow fireworks shows from the park, plan to arrive at the park in time for that evening’s glow event.