Balloon Festival Show

ART
JURIED FINE ART & FINE CRAFT
This juried show features the work of 200 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout the U.S., offering tourists and residents a unique, world-class art experience. Each artist sells their own work directly, and the overall selection of works is carefully curated to offer a wide range of prices & styles. 

ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Discover live music all day long in our outdoor pavilion; enjoy tunes from The Syd Masters Duo, Oscar Butler, Watermelon Mountain Jug Band and more! The outdoor pavilion is shaded with lots of seating and food options. Mariachis stroll through the tent to add a pep in your step! Kiddos can also enjoy the creation station, magic shows, and face painting.  

FOOD & DRINK
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Also beyond the big white tent is our Culinary Arts tent, where attendees can browse & sample handmade soups, dips, salsas, chocolate, honeys & more. If you’re hungry for lunch or breakfast, you can take a break and grab a locally sourced burrito, a Navajo taco, or enjoy a cold margarita while taking in the views and music!

Entertainment Schedule:

FRIDAY, OCOTBER 3, 2025

9:00am – Sid Fendley (inside tent)
10:30am – Oscar Butler Music
12:00pm – Fabulous Martini Tones
1:30pm – Mezcla Latina
3:00pm – Ronaldo Baca

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

9:00am – Larry Freedman (inside tent)
10:00am – Oscar Butler Music
11:30am – Juanita
1:00pm – John Polinko Magic Show
1:45pm – Turquoise Blues
3:30pm – Sid Fendley

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025

9:00am – Grupo Fiesta Mariachi (inside tent)
10:00am – Ronaldo Baca
11:30am – Turquoise Blues Band
1:00pm – John Polinko Magic Show
1:45pm – Oscar Butler Music
3:00pm – Mezcla Latina

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

9:00am – Grupo Fiesta Mariachi (inside tent)
10:30am – Just the Two of Us
12:00pm – Syd Masters Duo
1:30pm – Ronaldo Baca
3:00pm – Fabulous Martini Tones

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

9:00am – Larry Freedman (inside tent)
10:00am – Sid Fendley
11:30am – Kaktus Kats
1:00pm – Watermelon Mountain Jug Band
3:00pm – Oscar Butler Music

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025

10:30am – Group Therapy
12:00pm – Syd Masters Duo
1:45pm – John Polinko Magic Show
2:30pm – Watermelon Mountain Jug Band

Fest Date: 
October 3 - 5, 2025
October 10 - 12, 2025

Hours: Doors open at 9am daily. The festival closes at 5pm each day, except the final Sunday (10/12), it concludes at 4pm. 

Location: Sandia Resort and Casino - 30 Rainbow Road Albuquerque, NM 87113

Tickets:
$12 Early Bird Admission
$20 Festival Pass
$45 Grande Pass
Children under 12 are FREE!

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