S S S S BALLOON FIE TA FREQUENTLY A KED QUE TION WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES HAPPENING AT THE PARK? • Main Street is where you will find 100 hand-selected merchandise and food concessions ranging from one of a kind souvenirs to sweet-tooth satisfiers. You will also find performers wandering along Main Street, such as flamenco dancers, Native American dancers, mariachis and other entertainers to make for non-stop fun. • The Main Street Stage is located at the center of Main Street and features a variety of bands and performances throughout Balloon Fiesta. • The Fiesta of Wheels car show takes place on the north end of the Launch Field, after the Balloon Launch on Sunday, October 2nd. • The Chainsaw Carving Exhibition, at the north end of the Launch Field brings a unique element to Balloon Fiesta with multiple sessions to keep things lively. WHAT IS A SESSION? There are two sessions daily, except Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and the last Sunday, which are divided into morning and evening activities. For example, the Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension are a part of the morning session, while the Balloon Glow is a part of the evening session. Although there are no ballooning activities between the morning and evening sessions, we welcome guests to stay at the Park between sessions but most concessions will close midday. Please keep in mind we are at 5,000 above sea level and if you are not accustomed to this altitude you should be sure to get plenty of fluids and rest during your stay in Albuquerque. WHAT ARE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AROUND THE BALLOONS? Because of our 49-year safety record, we are one of the only balloon (aviation) events where you are actually able to walk among the balloons as they are inflating and talk to the pilots. Please be respectful of the hot air balloons. Do not touch them or step on or over any of them. Please follow the directions of the pilots, crews and Launch Directors (Zebras). ARE LARGE PACKAGES AND BACKPACKS ALLOWED AT THE PARK? Yes, but they are subject to inspection upon entering the Park. Please see the complete list of acceptable items at the beginning of this Guide. ARE PETS ALLOWED AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK? The ONLY animals allowed at Balloon Fiesta Park are ADA service animals. Note: Emotional support animals are not classified as service animals. NMSA 1978, Section 28-11-6 IS SMOKING ALLOWED AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK? City ordinance prohibits smoking in all city parks and Balloon Fiesta Park is a city park. There is no smoking allowed on the Launch Field. ARE THERE PLACES TO EAT ON THE FIELD? There is a multitude of food concessions serving a variety of food on Main Street. CAN YOU BRING IN OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS TO THE PARK? Yes, but glass and alcohol are not allowed. You cannot use hard-sided coolers. Bags and soft sided coolers are subject to search.