BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Santuario Grande - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Santuario Grande
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santuariogrande.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santuario Grande
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Denver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20270314T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20271107T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260705T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011020Z
UID:10000238-1782986400-1783285200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Roswell UFO Festival (Day Trip)
DESCRIPTION:Seventy-nine years after the crash that launched a thousand theories\, Roswell still can’t explain itself. The Roswell UFO Festival is a weekend of alien costume contests\, sci-fi speakers\, extraterrestrial art\, and genuine enthusiasm for the unexplained. \nIt’s a 3-hour drive from Santuario Grande — perfect for a day trip through the high desert.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/roswell-ufo-festival-day-trip/
LOCATION:Roswell\, NM\, Main St & 2nd St\, Roswell\, NM\, 88201\, US
CATEGORIES:Day Trip,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-mexico.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220407Z
UID:10000239-1783180800-1783202400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque Freedom 4th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Albuquerque’s signature Independence Day celebration featuring live music\, fireworks\, food vendors\, and family activities. One of the largest July 4th events in New Mexico.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-freedom-4th-celebration/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Holiday
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/b86b9b3c7_generated_image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011024Z
UID:10000242-1783764000-1783875600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque International Folk Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Once a year\, the grounds of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe become the most extraordinary marketplace on earth. The International Folk Art Market brings together 160+ master folk artists from 60+ countries — selling directly to the public. \nSanta Fe is just an hour north. Completely worth the day trip.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-international-folk-art-market/
LOCATION:Museum of International Folk Art\, 706 Camino Lejo\, Santa Fe\, NM\, 87505\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Day Trip,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/santa-fe-plaza.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011027Z
UID:10000243-1784372400-1784487600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Summerfest at Sandia Peak
DESCRIPTION:Ride the world’s longest aerial tramway to 10\,378 feet and step into a different world. Summerfest at Sandia Peak transforms the mountain summit into a weekend festival with live music\, food\, and cool mountain air that feels like a gift after the summer heat below.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/summerfest-at-sandia-peak/
LOCATION:Sandia Peak Tramway\, 30 Tramway Rd NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87122\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sandia-tram.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T010531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T025135Z
UID:10000338-1785571200-1785787200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:🎈 Book Your Santuario Grande Stay — Balloon Fiesta Week Fills Fast!
DESCRIPTION:🎈 Balloon Fiesta is coming — and Santuario Grande is the perfect base camp. \nThe ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the most photographed event in the world — nine days of mass ascensions\, glowing night spectacles\, and hundreds of colorful balloons painting the New Mexico sky. Santuario Grande in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque puts you close to the magic without the chaos. \nWake up before dawn. Grab your coffee. Watch balloons drift over the cottonwoods. Then head to the field. \nRooms book fast for Balloon Fiesta week. Reserve yours now at santuariogrande.com.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%88-book-your-santuario-grande-stay-balloon-fiesta-week-fills-fast-2/
LOCATION:Santuario Grande\, 4116 Corrales Rd\, Corrales\, NM\, 87048\, US
CATEGORIES:Accommodation,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nm-ballon-fiesta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173030Z
UID:10000245-1785574800-1785603600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — Ticket Sale Reminder
DESCRIPTION:Tickets for the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta go fast! Plan your stay now for October 3–11 and book Santuario Grande early — rooms fill up months in advance for this iconic event.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-ticket-sale-reminder/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011034Z
UID:10000246-1786096800-1786309200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:New Mexico Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico Women’s Film Festival celebrates the voices\, visions\, and stories of women in cinema — from short films and documentaries to features and experimental work. Screenings\, panels\, and filmmaker conversations fill the weekend with thought-provoking content.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/new-mexico-womens-film-festival/
LOCATION:Albuquerque Convention Center\, 401 2nd St NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/565f43205_generated_image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260816T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011121Z
UID:10000247-1786788000-1786903200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Lowrider SuperShow Albuquerque
DESCRIPTION:Chrome. Hydraulics. Culture. The Lowrider SuperShow Albuquerque is one of the most visually stunning car events in the American Southwest — a celebration of Chicano artistry\, craftsmanship\, and community pride with deep roots in New Mexico soil. \nWatch cars hop on hydraulics\, marvel at custom paint jobs\, and feel the bass of oldies echoing through the fairgrounds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/lowrider-supershow-albuquerque/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-mexico.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011125Z
UID:10000248-1787911200-1788109200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Summer
DESCRIPTION:The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Summer Edition fills Expo New Mexico with over 200 artists from across the country. Fine art\, jewelry\, ceramics\, photography\, sculpture\, textiles — live music and local food make this one of the most enjoyable summer weekends in Albuquerque.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/rio-grande-arts-crafts-festival-summer/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/village-of-los-ranchos.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T010556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T025131Z
UID:10000339-1788249600-1788465600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:🎈 Book Your Santuario Grande Stay — Balloon Fiesta Week Fills Fast!
DESCRIPTION:🎈 Balloon Fiesta is coming — and Santuario Grande is the perfect base camp. \nThe ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the most photographed event in the world — nine days of mass ascensions\, glowing night spectacles\, and hundreds of colorful balloons painting the New Mexico sky. Santuario Grande in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque puts you close to the magic without the chaos. \nWake up before dawn. Grab your coffee. Watch balloons drift over the cottonwoods. Then head to the field. \nRooms book fast for Balloon Fiesta week. Reserve yours now at santuariogrande.com.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%88-book-your-santuario-grande-stay-balloon-fiesta-week-fills-fast-3/
LOCATION:Santuario Grande\, 4116 Corrales Rd\, Corrales\, NM\, 87048\, US
CATEGORIES:Accommodation,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nm-ballon-fiesta.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011132Z
UID:10000250-1789034400-1789941600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:New Mexico State Fair
DESCRIPTION:The New Mexico State Fair is a 17-day celebration of everything the Land of Enchantment does best. Rodeos\, concerts\, livestock shows\, carnival rides\, demolition derbies\, and more green chile than you’ve ever seen in one place. \nThe Indian Village — showcasing Native American art\, dance\, and food — is worth the price of admission alone.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/new-mexico-state-fair/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Fair,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-mexico.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173046Z
UID:10000251-1789819200-1789930800@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Wine & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating New Mexico’s wine harvest season with incredible local vintages\, live music\, and gourmet food pairings. A sophisticated and fun fall tradition.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/harvest-wine-music-festival/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6297e4172_generated_image-reABqi.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173056Z
UID:10000253-1790364600-1790546400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Albuquerque International Flamenco Festival
DESCRIPTION:World-class flamenco artists from Spain and New Mexico perform in this internationally renowned festival celebrating the passion\, precision\, and beauty of flamenco dance and music.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/albuquerque-international-flamenco-festival/
LOCATION:National Hispanic Cultural Center\, 1701 4th St SW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87102\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1eb0d59e5_generated_image.png.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011135Z
UID:10000254-1790924400-1790935200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Balloons Aloft Community Flight
DESCRIPTION:One of Balloon Fiesta’s most beloved traditions: the Balloons Aloft Community Flight. Watch balloons inflate just feet away\, crew members work in choreographed chaos\, and pilots greet the crowd before lifting off into the blue New Mexico morning.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-balloons-aloft-community-flight/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ballon-fiesta-new-mexico.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T025143Z
UID:10000264-1790998200-1791718200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Park & Ride Guide: Beat the Traffic
DESCRIPTION:Skip the parking nightmare. The Balloon Fiesta Park & Ride is the smartest way to get to the field — convenient pickup locations\, direct drop-off at the park gates\, and none of the post-ascension traffic crawl. \nStaying at Santuario Grande in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque? You’re already close to the field.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-park-ride-guide-beat-the-traffic/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ballon-fiest.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173117Z
UID:10000262-1791003600-1791714600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Food & Artisan Vendor Experience 🌶️
DESCRIPTION:Over 300 food and artisan vendors fill Balloon Fiesta Park throughout the nine-day festival — green chile cheeseburgers\, Indian fry bread\, roasted chile\, sopapillas\, craft vendors\, Native American jewelry\, photography\, and unique New Mexico goods. The food scene at Balloon Fiesta is as legendary as the balloons themselves.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-food-artisan-vendor-experience-%f0%9f%8c%b6%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/f6f1fff76_generated_image-Bb7ZrQ.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173102Z
UID:10000257-1791005400-1791009000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:The most magical way to start Balloon Fiesta. While the rest of the world sleeps\, a select group of specially equipped pilots launch their balloons into the pre-dawn darkness — glowing like giant fireflies against the New Mexico night sky. Gates open at 4:30 AM. Dress warm — it’s crisp and beautiful. Worth every early morning minute.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/858071341_generated_image-VuM0kA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T083000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173127Z
UID:10000263-1791005400-1791707400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Pilot Meet & Greet on the Field
DESCRIPTION:One of the rarest opportunities in aviation — walk right up to pilots from 50+ countries\, ask questions\, touch the balloons\, and watch the inflation process from just feet away. Balloon Fiesta is one of the only aviation events on Earth where the public can walk among the aircraft. Take full advantage of it.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-pilot-meet-greet-on-the-field/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011138Z
UID:10000260-1791007200-1791712800@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Ride in a Hot Air Balloon 🎈
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like floating above Albuquerque at sunrise in a hot air balloon. The Balloon Fiesta Ride Experience lets you drift over the Rio Grande\, the Sandia Mountains\, and hundreds of balloons below you. \nBook early — flights sell out fast. Sunrise launches with champagne landings. A once-in-a-lifetime moment.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-ride-in-a-hot-air-balloon-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5cba9732e_generated_image-1.png-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173059Z
UID:10000255-1791007200-1791756000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® 2026
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most photographed event and one of the greatest spectacles on Earth. Over 500 hot air balloons fill the Albuquerque sky during this iconic 9-day festival. Special Shape Rodeo\, Dawn Patrol\, Mass Ascension\, evening Balloon Glow — pure magic. Theme: ‘The Scenic Route.’ Book your stay NOW — accommodations sell out months in advance!
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/exxonmobil-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-2026/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5cba9732e_generated_image-1.png-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173112Z
UID:10000258-1791009000-1791025200@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Morning Glow & Mass Ascension (Opening Day!) 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Opening Day of the world’s largest balloon festival! The Morning Glow lights up the field as hundreds of balloons inflate and glow simultaneously\, followed immediately by the breathtaking Opening Mass Ascension — 500+ balloons lifting into the iconic New Mexico blue sky at once. The crowd energy on Opening Day is unlike anything else. Arrive by 4:30 AM to get the full experience. Book your Santuario Grande stay NOW — this is peak week.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-morning-glow-mass-ascension-opening-day-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2bbac4535_generated_image-Q4opD7.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173101Z
UID:10000256-1791009000-1791108000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Mass Ascension (Weekend 1)
DESCRIPTION:Witness hundreds of brilliantly colored balloons fill the New Mexico sky simultaneously in one of the most breathtaking sights on Earth. The Mass Ascension is the crown jewel of Balloon Fiesta — not to be missed.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-mass-ascension-weekend-1/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T103000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173116Z
UID:10000261-1791014400-1791714600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Remote Control Balloons & Balloon Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:A crowd favorite for families — miniature remote-controlled hot air balloons fly demonstrations throughout the festival. Inside the Balloon Discovery Center\, learn the science and history of hot air ballooning through interactive exhibits. Great for kids and curious adults alike. Included with park admission.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-remote-control-balloons-balloon-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5cba9732e_generated_image-1.png-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173113Z
UID:10000259-1791048600-1791063000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Balloon Glow & Fireworks Evening 🎆
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets on Opening Day\, the field transforms into something truly spectacular — hundreds of balloons tether to the ground\, burners firing in unison\, turning each envelope into a glowing lantern. The Balloon Glow on Opening Day typically has the largest number of balloons of any evening event. Fireworks cap the night. Evening gates open at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-balloon-glow-fireworks-evening-%f0%9f%8e%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2bbac4535_generated_image-xwOzmS.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260415T002331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011144Z
UID:10000268-1791072000-1791763140@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Gas Ballooning: America's Challenge Race Tracking
DESCRIPTION:While hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky\, a small fleet of gas balloons competes in one of aviation’s oldest races: America’s Challenge. These sleek silver envelopes carry pilots thousands of miles across the continent — navigating wind currents with nothing but skill and instinct.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-gas-ballooning-americas-challenge-race-tracking/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5cba9732e_generated_image-1.png-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173129Z
UID:10000265-1791091800-1791095400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 brings another magical pre-dawn launch — select pilots navigate by the glow of their burners as the rest of the field sleeps. Gates open 4:30 AM. Coffee and hot chocolate available on-site. Bring layers — mornings at the field are cold and glorious.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/858071341_generated_image-VuM0kA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173131Z
UID:10000266-1791095400-1791111600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Mass Ascension Sunday 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The second Mass Ascension of Balloon Fiesta — all 500+ registered balloons launch from the 78-acre field in a two-hour spectacular. Walk among the balloons as they inflate\, chat with pilots from around the world\, and watch hundreds of colorful envelopes lift skyward. One of the most photographed moments on Earth.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-mass-ascension-sunday-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173132Z
UID:10000267-1791126000-1791136800@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch 🏆
DESCRIPTION:One of the most unique competitions in ballooning — pilots in gas-filled balloons launch for a long-distance race that could take them hundreds or thousands of miles across North America. The last balloon to land wins. Watch the dramatic launch from Balloon Fiesta Park as these graceful craft drift silently into the New Mexico sky.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-americas-challenge-gas-balloon-race-launch-%f0%9f%8f%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7f0817a04_generated_image-JHC3B8.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173143Z
UID:10000269-1791178200-1791198000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Monday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Fiesta mornings are a local secret — smaller crowds\, more intimate access to pilots and balloons\, and the same breathtaking mass launch into the New Mexico sky. Monday’s session runs morning only (no evening session). Gates open at 4:30 AM. A great option for guests who want the full experience without peak weekend crowds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-monday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T023733
CREATED:20260414T173144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173144Z
UID:10000270-1791183600-1791194400@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Competition Events: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'Em & Ring the Pole
DESCRIPTION:Watch the world’s best balloon pilots compete in precision flying challenges — Balloon Fiesta Hold ‘Em (dropping a marker as close to a target as possible)\, and Ring the Pole (threading a line through a small target ring at altitude). These competitions showcase the incredible skill and accuracy of competitive balloon pilots.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-competition-events-balloon-fiesta-hold-em-ring-the-pole/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santuariogrande.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9b26f0986_generated_image-IPjnYd.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR