42 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2016 Media Guide 2022 Media Guide 2022 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARIES 2022 BALLOON FIESTA TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE APRIL 1 Balloon Fiesta Leadership Encourages Guests to Plan Ahead Albuquerque, NM – Tickets for the 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil will be available for purchase starting Friday, April 1, 9 a.m. MDT. Guests planning to attend the Balloon Fiesta’s 50th event will be able to purchase tickets for general admission, Park & Ride, Music Fiesta and several hospitality programs. 2022 Balloon Fiesta Ticket Overview: General Admission: One session (morning or evening) will sell for $15 this year and are available to guests over 12 (12 and younger are free). Park & Ride: A session ticket includes a round-trip to and from Balloon Fiesta Park and admission. Advance adult tickets (13-61) are $22, children (6-12) are $10, seniors (62+) are $20 and bus-only passes (no admission) are $12. Gondola Club: A private area, with a picturesque view of the field, the Gondola Club offers guests delicious food, local entertainment, premium parking, courtesy shuttles, and outdoor seating. Tickets for adults, per session, are $125 and for children 4 to 12 are $65. Chasers’ Club: Access to Chasers’ Club includes admission, private patio seating, private restroom access, a catered meal and access to a bar. Tickets are $60 per person, per session, and children younger than 6 are free. Glamping: The glamorous camping experience includes a three-night stay in a safari tent, admission to the event for all sessions during the stay, premium parking, linens, heater and refrigerator, access to power, restroom and shower trailers and more. The cost for the three- night experience ranges from $1,500-$2,500, depending on the bed setup and number of people staying in the tent. Concierge Program: With a personal concierge and golf cart transportation for the duration of one session, guests will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Balloon Fiesta Park. The package includes one premium parking pass, general admission tickets and a welcome gift. Cost for the package ranges from $350-$450, depending on the number of guests in the party (four people max). Music Fiesta: The music festival will kick off on the afternoon of October 8 and lead into that evening’s Night Magic Glow. Country music star, Cole Swindell, will headline the festival preceded by country entertainer Lainey Wilson and opening band, Restless Road. Tickets for general admission cost $15; additional seating options are available from $30- $75 and an Ultimate Fiesta Package for $499. For more information on all tickets and packages and to purchase visit the Balloon Fiesta Ticket Page. With the special milestone of the 50th event, Balloon Fiesta leadership is anticipating high demand for tickets and encourages guests to plan ahead. “If our guests have plans beyond purchasing general admission tickets, we highly recommend mapping out a plan early on and being ready to purchase their desired ticket and session on the morning of April 1,” says Balloon Fiesta’s President, Al Tetreault.