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*AfterGlow™ fireworks shows will begin as soon as the launch field is clear of balloons, thus thestarting times are approximate and subject to change without notice. Additionally, local police willmodify traffic flows to utilize all traffic lanes for outbound traffic only at the conclusion of each Glowevent. So if you want to watch the AfterGlow™ fireworks shows from the Park, plan to arrive at thePark in time for that evening's glow event.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17:00 am Albuquerque Aloft
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow6:45 am Opening Ceremonies7:00 am Mass Ascension8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition11:00 am AIBF Chainsaw Carving Auction2:00 pm America's Challenge Gas Balloon Inflation3:00 - 6:00 pm AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition5:00 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving6:00 pm America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch6:00 pm Twilight Twinkle Glow™, presented by Albuquerque Journal
7:30 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 36:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow7:00 am Mass Ascension7:30 - 11am Remote Control Balloons Exhibition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition9:00 am Fiesta of Wheels Car Show (located on north end of Launch Field)
11:00 am Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
11:00 am AIBF Chainsaw Carving Auction3:00 - 6:00 pm AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition5:00 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving6:00 pm Balloon Glow, presented by ExxonMobil
7:30 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
MONDAY, OCTOBER 46:00 am Dawn Patrol7:00 am Balloon Launch from Park8:00 am Fly In Competition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 COCA-COLA DAY
6:00 am Dawn Patrol7:00 am Balloon Launch from Park8:00 am Fly In Competition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 66:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow7:00 am Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension7:30 - 11am Remote Control Balloons Exhibition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
Breakfast Burritos/Breakfast Foods15-16Dunkin Donuts82-83“138“17-20Hatch Chile Shack21Quesada’s22-23Just Squeezed/La Luz Coffee108-109“153-154“24Chavez New Mexican Foods32NM Piñon Coffee90“33-34Chile Willies35-37TomThumb Mini Donuts141-142“39-40Baskin Robbins/Poppy’s Quick41-43JP’z Concessions44-45Sun Mountain Concessions52-55Blake's Lotaburger56Frian Kettle Corn64-65Hello Deli72-73Krispy Kreme Donuts78Erick’s Concessions84-85Perico'sTacos and Burritos86-89JJ Enterprise98-101Rex’s Hamburgers105-107Fry Factory127-130ChileTraditions131-132Pablo’s Hot Dogs-N-More133Indonesian Satay145-148GreatAmerican Steakhouse164Et’s Rolls
Mexican/Ethnic Foods14Platero Frybread & Navajo
Tacos17-20Hatch Chile Shack24Chavez New Mexican Foods127-130ChileTraditions133Indonesian Satay
Hamburgers/Hot Dogs/Chicken/BBQ/Pizza
44-45Sun Mountain Concessions52-55Blake's Lotaburger64-65Hello Deli74-75Lotza Pizza98-101Rex’s Hamburgers165City Star Jerk Cafe
Sweets71Talla’s15-16Dunkin Donuts82-83“138“22-23Just Squeezed/Just Brewed108-109“153-154“35-37,TomThumb Mini Donuts141-142“39-40Baskin Robbins72-73Krispy Kreme76-77Funnel Cake of New Mexico105-107Fry Factory161-162Q’s Cakes & Sweets155-157Chocolate Chip Cookie Co.
Non-Balloon Clothing andAccessories27-29Peruvian InkasArt30-31Team Hot Sports136-137“46Mazel Marketing48-49Guatemaya Imports59-61Common Market122-124“80Shannie Girl91-93Alpaca Connection110-113“143-144MayanArt
Other11Bamboo is Better175“59-61,Common Market122-124“62-63New Mexico QuiltersAssoc.80ShannieGirl81DAJOAdventure Gear102Tough Mother104ArizonaTubeArt151HybridLight wTLUSA&AHG152DNAHairtools175“133-134Inka GoldArts136-137Team Hot Sports139-140U.S. Jaclean, Inc149Cutco158-160Ultimate Comfort170-171Reflections in Metal172-173PinpointTherapy17P&K Socks
Jewelry12Kendra Scott27-29Peruvian InkasArt47Best Selection Jewelry57-58Southwest Sky125-126“94-97Discover Balloons103Toadland150AllTribe Silver166Montgolfier Balloon
Gift Shoppe167-169PANDORA170-171Reflections in Metal
Media66-70KOBTV79Albuquerque Journal
Souvenirs13RC Photography Magic Mirror
Photo Booth & Selfie WIFIStation
25-26N&D Sports47Best Selection Jewelry48-49Guatemaya Imports57-58Southwest Sky125-126“59-61Common Market122-124“103Toadland104ArizonaTubeArt134-135Inka GoldArts
Pins/Patches/Ballon Souvenirs12Kendra Scott59-61Common Market122-124“62-63NM QuiltersAssociation94-97Discover Balloons114-115Plano Pin Company, Inc.166Montgolfier Balloon Gift Shoppe
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 - KIDS’ DAY presented by KOB-TV
4:30 am Kids' Day Goodie Bag Distribution begins (South of Main Street Stage)
6:00 am Dawn Patrol7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™8:00 am Fly In Competition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition11:00 am AIBF Chainsaw Carving Auction3:00 - 6:00 pm AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition5:00 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving6:00 pm Special Shape Glowdeo™7:30 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 86:00 am Dawn Patrol7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™7:30 - 11am Remote Control Balloons Exhibition8:00 am Fly In Competition8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition11:00 am AIBF Chainsaw Carving Auction3:00 - 6:00 pm AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition5:00 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving6:00 pm Special Shape Glowdeo™7:30 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 96:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow7:00 am Mass Ascension, presented by ExxonMobil
8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition11:00 am AIBF Chainsaw Carving Auction11:00 am Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading (Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
3:00 - 6:00 pm AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition5:00 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving6:00 pm Night Magic™ Glow7:30 pm Team Fastrax Skydiving8:00 pm* AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show, presented by Sandia Resort & Casino
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 106:00 am Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort
6:30 am Krispy Kreme Morning Glow7:00 am Farewell Mass Ascension8:00 - noon AIBF Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
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SATURDAY October 26:45am...................Bobby Garcia -National Anthem8:30-9:30am..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:30-9:30am..........Mariachi Tenampa9:00-10:00am........Keith Sanchez & the Moon Thieves -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........United States Air Force Academy Band -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mariachi Tenampa6:00-7:00pm..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:00-9:00pm..........Tylor Brandon Band -Main Street Stage
SUNDAY October 37:00am...................United States Air Force Academy Band -National Anthem8:30-9:30am..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:30-9:30am..........Mariachi Tenampa9:00-10:00am........United States Air Force Academy Band -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Brandon Saiz -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mariachi Tenampa6:00-7:00pm..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:00-9:00pm..........Ray Montaño -Main Street Stage
MONDAY October 47:00am...................Michael Sheldon -National Anthem
TUESDAY October 57:00am...................Cat Powdrell -National Anthem
WEDNESDAY October 67:00am...................Deanna Richard -National Anthem
THURSDAY October 77:00am...................NM Philharmonic Young Musicians Initiative -National Anthem8:30-9:30am..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:30-9:30am..........Mariachi Tenampa9:00-10:00am........Nathaniel Krantz -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Pleasure Pilots -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mariachi Tenampa6:00-7:00pm..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:00-9:00pm..........Derryl Perry -Main Street Stage
FRIDAY October 87:00am...................Sandia Singers -National Anthem8:30-9:30am..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:30-9:30am..........Mariachi Tenampa9:00-10:00am........Indian Pueblo Cultural Center/Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers-Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Ray Montaño -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mariachi Tenampa6:00-7:00pm..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:00-9:00pm..........Entourage Jazz -Main Street Stage
SATURDAY October 97:00am...................44th Army Band -National Anthem8:30-9:30am..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:30-9:30am..........Mariachi Tenampa9:00-10:00am........44th Army Band -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mirage - A Santana Experience -Main Street Stage5:00-6:00pm..........Mariachi Tenampa6:00-7:00pm..........The Youth Performance Companies of the National Institute of Flamenco8:00-9:00pm..........Tylor Brandon Band -Main Street Stage
SUNDAY October 107:00am...................The New MexiChords-National Anthem
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