❕Balloon Fiesta offices and gift shop will be CLOSED Dec. 20 through Jan. 4 ❕ 

Day 3 Schedule

New Mexico Day

People watching colorful drone light display in the night sky, forming shapes. Numerous vehicles are parked in the background.

Drone Light Show

sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

5:45 AM

Hot air balloons with vibrant designs float against a starry sky, illuminated by soft, early morning light, creating a serene, dreamlike scene.

Dawn Patrol Show

6:00 AM

A large crowd gathers at a festival with colorful hot air balloons in the sky, including one with a company logo and a flag.

National Anthem at the Main Street Stage

7:00 AM

People gather at a large balloon festival, admiring colorful hot air balloons in the sky against a clear blue backdrop.

Balloon Launch

7:00 AM

A vibrant sky filled with colorful hot air balloons during a festival. An old truck on a field adds rustic charm to the scene.

Fly In Competition Launch

8:00 AM

A person using a chainsaw to carve wood inside a workshop, wearing protective gear. Sawdust scatters as the design takes shape.

Chainsaw Carving Exhibition

8:00 AM

Five-person band performs on an outdoor stage with instruments, surrounded by mountains in the background under a white canopy.

Entertainment at the Main Street Stage

8:30 AM

A band performs on stage at an outdoor festival. People gather in the distance under a bright, clear sky. Equipment and instruments are visible.

Entertainment at the Main Street Stage

9:00 AM

Colorful hot air balloons, including animal designs, rise at sunrise during Albuquerque festival. People gather below, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and scenery.

Globito Glow
in the Village

On 4th Street in the
Village of Los Ranchos

5:30 PM