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Chasers Club

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is offering a special package for guests who would like to upgrade their Balloon Fiesta experience.  Becoming a member of the Chasers’ Club allows you access to the Chase Lounge which offers private outdoor seating where you can enjoy a hot food item along with pastries and refreshments.  The Chase Lounge is located on the north end of the field with a deluxe view of the launch site. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at each session except Sunday mornings (NM State law). If you would like to purchase a Bloody Mary, enjoy Warsteiner beer or experience a New Mexico Margarita, you’ll need to bring your IDs regardless of your age (another NM law).

Take a step up and become a Chasers’ Club Member today.  For just $25 per session you will get:

  • Access to private seating in the Chase Lounge located on the north end of Balloon Fiesta Park.
  • Beverages, pastries and a hot food item such as green chile-chicken soup, green chile stew, hamburgers, hot dogs or barbeque.
  • The opportunity to enjoy a cocktail while you enjoy watching hundreds of balloons decorating the Albuquerque sky.
  • Live entertainment during evening sessions.

General Information:

  • Hours of Operation: Morning Sessions: 5:30am to 11:00 am, Evening Sessions: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Balloon Fiesta consists of 14 sessions, 9 mornings and 5 evenings.
  • The Chase Lounge is located at the northeast corner of the Launch Field near Gate 1 
  • Please note: Once your order has been processed there are no refunds.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is happy to announce that ABQ Trolley Co. (the best first thing to do in Albuquerque) and select Downtown ABQ hotels, will be returning to offer a special Balloon Glow tour, ABQ Trolley Glow, for the 2010 Fiesta. ABQ Trolley Co. will be offering this special, fully-guided tour (complete with prize giveaways) to Balloon Fiesta Park for every balloon glow offered during the 2010 Balloon Fiesta. Buy your tickets early as these unique tours will definitely sell out.  Click here to learn more!