54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Unveils Packed Main Street Culinary and Artisan Lineup 

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 54^th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is set to launch October 3–11, and this year’s event promises ground-level activations to match the aerial view. Beyond taking in breathtaking mass ascensions and evening balloon glows, guests can explore a diverse array of tastes and crafts from more than 100 curated food, merchandise, and artisan vendors gathered from across the country.

Highlights along Main Street’s 1/3-mile include many local artisans – guests can pick up one-of-a-kind art from Native American Traders, savor authentic New Mexican flavors like chile relleno burritos from Chile Traditions, or witness live, high-energy wood carving demonstrations by Bear Hollow Wood Carvers.

“Main Street is the heartbeat of experience on the ground at Balloon Fiesta,” said Julie Morgas Baca, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Executive Director. “While the balloons paint the sky, our vendors create an unforgettable festival atmosphere full of local culture, world-class craftsmanship, and classic New Mexico flavors.“

This year, several vendors are making their debut at Balloon Fiesta, including Crepe Crazy, Olympia Café, Pit Happens, Potato Hut, Mini Donut Co., Capy Caricatures, HushHush Farm, Memoreez, Nature’s Lounger, and Mike’s Jerky.

Returning crowd favorites include staples like Blake’s Lotaburger, Perico’s, and Tom Thumb Mini Donuts. Balloon Fiesta famously introduced the “grab-and-go” breakfast burrito, ultimately creating a beloved regional culinary tradition, which will be featured at food concessions throughout the park. New Mexico Piñon Coffee returns as the Official Coffee Sponsor, serving hot brews to keep guests warm and caffeinated from early morning sunrise ascensions through nighttime balloon glows.

For more information on schedule details, vendor locations, and ticket information, visit balloonfiesta.com.

Full list of Balloon Fiesta’s 2026 food and merchandise vendors and artisans:

2026 Food Vendors:

Baskin Robbins/Poppy’s Coffee

Bing Tea

Blake’s Lotaburger

Cheese Curds and Hand Dipped Corn Dogs

Chile Traditions

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company 

Crazy Pineapple

Crepe Crazy

Cruising Cones

Curry Leaf

Dunkin Donuts (three locations)

Flavor Of Tabasco

Fry Factory

Fryin Brian’s

G & G Concessions

Gourmet Doner Kebab

Hatch Shack

Indonesian Satay

JPZ Concessions

Just Squeezed (three locations)

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Luckys Pizzeria

New Mexico Piñon Coffee (three locations)

New York Deli Southside

Olympia Cafe

Perico’s

Pit Happens

Potato Hut

Platero Fry Bread

Quesada’s

Red Roadrunner LLC

Rex’s Hamburgers

Seafood Cajun Concessions LLC

Sugar Shack

The Sweet Spot

Tom Thumb Mini Donuts (two locations)

2026 Merchandise Concessions:

All Tribe Silver

America250

Arizona Tube Art

Balloon Hat Man (two locations)

Balloon Souvenirs

Best Selection Southwestern Jewelry and Gifts

Betterliving

Capy Caricatures

Corksmith – Pop, Pour, Preserve

Cutco

Daiwa by U.S Jaclean, Inc.

DAJO Adventure Gear, LLC

Discover Balloons

Eddie Valentin LLC

Guatemaya Imports

HushHush Farm

Inka Gold Art LLC

Kendra Scott

Maritza’s Colors

Mayan Art

Memoreez

Montgolfier Gifts

Nature’s Lounger

New Mexico Quilters Association

Pandora

Peruvian Inkas Art

Plano Pin Company, Inc.

Scooter/Wheelchair Rentals

ShannieGirl

Southwest Sky (two locations)

Teams Hot Sports

The Mas Boutique/Leashes by Liz

Toadland Pewter Casting Co.

2026 Artisans:

Akala’s Jewelry

Astra Statera Art

Blended with Nature

BondFire Permanent Jewelry

Celtic Moon Studios, LLC

Colorburst Studios

Hope Springs Gourmet Foods & Artistry

House of Hatters

Inkchievous

James Rogers Silversmiths

Jennifer Patterson Designs

Judy Brandon Jewelry

K and C Naturals LLC

Luis Javier Quinche

Michelle’s Art Design

Mike’s Jerky

Native American Traders

One Offs Plus

Remnants by Studio G7

Ridge Line Rings

Smokin Joe’s Custom Art

Studio G7

Sundreams by Kate

Tazzylfe

The Doodle Shop

The Head’s Creation

True Honey Teas

Victoria’s Southwest Designs

Zion Blankets

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About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is an annual festival of hot air balloons that takes place every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. For details on events, schedule, and entertainment, visit our website, BalloonFiesta.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, or TikTok.