S S S S BALLOON FIE TA FREQUENTLY A KED QUE TION ARE LAWN CHAIRS ALLOWED AND IS THERE SEATING AVAILABLE? Yes. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted in the Park. Chairs and blankets must be removed from cases or bags at the metal scanners when entering the park. There is a limited number of picnic tables and benches located on the east side of the Launch Field along Main Street. ARE THERE ATMs IN THE PARK? Yes. ATMs are located at the north and south ends, and near the middle of Main Street. See Survival Guide map on page 6. WHERE DO I PARK? General parking is $20 per car, every time you park. There are no “in and out” privileges. General parking lots are located on the east and south ends of the Park. 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. We suggest taking a photo with your phone to refer to when you leave the park. You can download the Balloon Fiesta App before you leave home and when you arrive, use our App to mark the location of your car. IS TRANSPORTATION TO BALLOON FIESTA AVAILABLE? (See Page 8) Yes, we offer a session-specific Park & Ride from multiple locations throughout Albuquerque. BIKE VALET Conveniently located bike trails end just north of the Balloon Museum, this is where you will find the Bike Valet area. We have created this free service as another way to help guests beat the traffic and make the most of their time with us. Bike Valet hours of operation are as follows: Morning Sessions 4:30AM to 10:30AM Evening Sessions 4:30PM to 9:00PM For more information and route, go to: www.balloonfiesta.com/Bike-Valet HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE We do not partner with hotels to provide shuttle service. However, the hotel where you are staying may provide this service and it is worth checking with them to find out. Otherwise, please view our Park & Ride information on page 8. ARE THERE RENTAL CAR COMPANIES IN ALBUQUERQUE? Don’t let the special shape cactus and stagecoach balloons fool you, New Mexico isn’t really the old west. Most major car rental companies have an office in Albuquerque. For more information on travel help go to www.balloonfiesta.com/Hotels- Travel-Help WHO ORGANIZES THE BALLOON FIESTA? Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. organizes the Balloon Fiesta each year. It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation with 18 full-time staff members, many volunteers and about 120 officials who all work together to make every year an amazing experience for all. WHO ARE THE ZEBRAS AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK? Zebras are Balloon Fiesta’s launch directors, identified by the black and white striped shirts they wear. They help launch the balloons every morning, and make up half of the 120 officials on the field. HOW BIG IS BALLOON FIESTA PARK? Balloon Fiesta Park is 365 acres. The Launch Field itself is about 80 acres.