VARA and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – October 4th – 12th

We’re celebrating Balloon Fiesta season in true VARA style—with bubbles and bites, ready when you are.

On mass ascension weekend mornings from 4:30 am – 11 am, swing by our Balloon Fiesta Park Tasting Room for grab-and-go food and beverages to fuel your Fiesta day. Whether you’re heading into Balloon Fiesta Park or just wrapping up an early morning of awe and adventure, we’ve got something delicious ready for you.

We’ll have grab-and-go breakfast favorites to keep you fueled for the morning fun:

  • Breakfast burritos
  • Breakfast tater tots
  • Yogurt parfaits
  • Bagels with cream cheese
  • Pastries
  • Hot chocolate

Don’t forget to take home a bottle of our New Mexico Sparkling Brut—the highest-rated wine ever made in New Mexico, proudly crafted with grapes grown right here in New Mexican vineyards.

✨ Stop by, stock up, and raise a toast to the skies!

Location: Just minutes from Balloon Fiesta Park
Dates: During mass ascension weekend mornings
Hours: Early morning until the balloons return to earth (4:30 am – 11 am); then come back and join us in the afternoon for epic sunsets and delicious sips

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