Vendor Load-In Details
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL VENDORS & THEIR STAFF
Important parking rules below. Remember – All vendor vehicles must be in the vendor parking lot during the event.
EVENT DATES AND HOURS
May 24, 25, 26: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Gates open at 12:00PM
Event closes at 6:00PM
Last call is at 5:30PM
DO NOT BE LATE TO THE FESTIVAL!
- All vendor vehicles must be in the vendor lots by 10:30am.
- Plan on having your booth fully set-up by 11am.
- No one will be allowed to drive into the field area after 11am. No exceptions.
- At 11am on Festival days all arriving vendors and their staff will be directed to the attendee parking lot and must walk to the field from there.
LOADING-IN AND OUT:
- There is absolutely, positively– NO DRIVING ON THE GRASS. NOT EVEN TO TURN AROUND.
- A $500 fine will be levied upon any vendor who drives on the grass.
- If you are located on the grass, please bring what you need to carry or transport your supplies to your booth space, because there is no driving on the grass. Thank you.
LOAD-IN HOURS
- Friday, May 23: 10AM – 6PM (overnight security will be on-site)
- Saturday, May 24: 8AM – 11:00AM
- Sunday, May 25: Venue opens for vendors at 9am
- Monday, May 26: Venue opens for vendors at 9am
- NOTE: Vendors will not be allowed to drive in to the event area after 10:30am. Vendors and their staff arriving after 10:30am must use the attendee lot.
- The Event Starts at 12PM
LOAD-OUT
- Everything must be removed on Monday after the festival. No exceptions.
- All trash must be placed IN the blue trash bins on the field. Vendors who leave trash on the ground or in their area will be fined $250.
- WINERIES are responsible for disposing empty wine bottles on MONDAY ONLY. Our staff will collect on Saturday and Sunday.
RUNNING LATE? LOST?
- During load-in or the event, if something comes up that will prevent you from opening your booth on-time, you must call Lorianna at: (505) 301-2418.
DIRECTIONS: See Maps Below.
DIRECTIONS
- Use the North Entrance off of San Mateo. See map below.
- Or CLICK HERE FOR A MAP to the gate: https://goo.gl/maps/pjhZ7pYYnT52
- When VENDORS arrive and load-in:
- Be sure to have a parking permit (see below) on your dashboard with your name and phone number.
PARKING PERMITS
- Every vehicle pulling into the festival grounds must have a parking permit on the dashboard.
- Staff parking in the attendee lot do not need them.
- Please print a permit and bring it with you.
- Vehicles without a permit may be towed.
Click Here for a Vendor Parking Permit
PARKING
- The vendor parking permit form must be filled out and placed in every vehicle parked onsite.
- Vehicles without a permit may be towed.
- No vehicles may drive into the event site after 10:30AM.
- You may not remove your vehicle from inside the gates until after the event has ended.
- If you plan on having to leave during the day, please use the attendee parking lot.
- Staff arriving after 11AM? Direct them to use Attendee Parking and identify themselves as a vendor staff member at the entrance gate.
FOR WINERIES
WINE SAMPLING & SALES HOURS:
- Sampling & Sales start at 12:00PM each day.
- Sampling and glass sales END at 5:30PM.
- You may sell bottles up through closing time of 6:00PM.
WINE SAMPLING:
- We recommend .5 ounce samples and using auto-pour toppers
- All General Admission wine sampling glasses will have “nmwine.com” printed at the .5 ounce pour line.
- There is no “full glass” pour line indicated on any glass.
RESERVE TENT SAMPLING & SALES:
- Reserve Wine Tent is open Saturday & Sunday, 1pm – 4pm. Please see your email for details.
FOR ALL VENDORS
RESERVE WINE TENT (VIP experience)
- The Reserve Wine Tent, located on the southeast corner of the field
- Open Saturday & Sunday, 1pm – 4pm only.
- An add-on to tickets. Limited capacity/400 people per day.
FOR ALL TENTED VENDORS
- When you arrive, the side walls will be up on all tents.
- You are responsible for taking down and putting up your own side walls at the beginning and end of each day.
- We suggest bringing a step stool and zip ties to close your tent.
NON-WINERY TENTED VENDORS RECEIVE
- 1 uncovered 8ft tables, bring your own tablecloth.
- 1 chairs
BRING YOUR OWN
- Trash can for your booth
- Banners and signage – and the means to hang them. (bungee cords).
- Table cloths
VENDOR BADGES
- Vendor wristbands will be distributed at Load-In.
- Vendor wristbands are required to be worn by all vendors and their staff while walking around the grounds of the event.
- Wristbands may be transferred among employees.
SECURITY:
- There is overnight security on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
- Everything must be removed on Monday after the festival.
ICE
- There will be an ice vendor located north of the music stage throughout the event.
- Approximate price: $2.00 per 8lb bag.
- They will be onsite at 10:00AM each day.
- To order ice during the event, call or text SUGAR 505-917-7950
FOOD VENDORS
- Do not forget your hand-washing station as required by the City Of Albuquerque.
- The health department will be inspecting vendors on Saturday.
WIFI ACCESS
There is no Wifi at Balloon Fiesta Park
ATMs
We will have an ATM set up inside the event.
TRASH
- DO NOT LEAVE ANY TRASH BEHIND.
- Failure to remove ALL of your trash, including boxes, gray water, etc, will prevent you from taking part in future events.
- We will have dumpsters onsite.
- Vendors are responsible for getting their trash to the dumpsters after the festival.
- During the event, if your in-booth trash fills up, you may empty it into one of the large trash bins located throughout the event.
ELECTRICITY
- If you ordered electricity, you must bring with you no less than 100 FEET of grounded (3 prong) extension cord(s) and power strips.
- Cords must be in good condition.
- The fire marshal will disconnect any cords that are frayed or taped together or pose a fire risk.
- POWER HOURS: 10:30AM – 6:30PM. Generators will be turned on at 10:30am and off at 6:30pm, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday.
MAPS
VENDOR LIST
| Business Name | Booth # | Reserve Tent # | Electricity? | Booth Size |
| 505 Harvest Farm | 77 | No | 10×10 | |
| ABQ Jewels | 72 | No | 10×10 | |
| ABQLive | ABQ Live | Yes | 15×15 | |
| Aloft Woodworks | 63 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Amaro Winery | 2 | R1 | No | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| Bean Street Studio | 70 | No | 10×10 | |
| Black Mesa Winery | 59 | R2 | no | 20 Wide x 20 Deep |
| Black’s Smuggler Winery | 48 | No | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| BondFire Permanent Jewelry | 37 | No | 10×10 | |
| Carmen’s crafts | 27 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Casa Rondeña Winery | 84 | R3 | Yes | 30 Wide x 30 Deep |
| Celina’s Biscochitos | 50 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Chai Chai Love | 1 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Champion Windows | 30 | No | 10×10 | |
| ChangeOut Jewelry | 75 | No | 10×10 | |
| Chocolate Cartel | 49 | Yes | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Crackle & Creme | 11 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Cutco | 43 | No | 10×10 | |
| Defined Fitness | DF | No | 10×10 | |
| Desert Dog Designs | 42 | No | 10×10 | |
| DH Lescombes Mimbres | 8 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| DH Lescombes Soleil Mimosa | 25 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| DH Lescombes Specialty | 28 | R4 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| DH Lescombes St. Clair | 14 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Double B’s Bakery | 76 | No | 10×10 | |
| Dreamstyle Remodeling | 39 | No | 10×10 | |
| Eagle Creations | 46 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| El Alamo | 55 | R5 | No | 20 Wide x 20 Deep |
| Eric Roger Silva | 40 | No | 10×10 | |
| Express Flooring | EF | Yes | 10×10 | |
| Ezee Fiber (Monday Only) | TBD | No | Table Space | |
| Friends & Monsters | 67 | No | 10×10 | |
| Gertrude Zachary Jewelry | 87 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Gourmet Doner Kebab | T10 | Yes | Food Truck | |
| Gruet Winery | 20 | R6 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| Hat Tatt Co | 36 | No | 10×10 | |
| High Desert Relief | 82 | No | 10×10 | |
| Honey Shack NM | 85 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Howlin’Torch Studio | 33 | No | 10×10 | |
| Island Noodles of NM | T9 | Yes | 15 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Jaramillo Vineyards | 51 | R7 | No | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| Jerky Made With Love | 38 | No | 10×10 | |
| Jungle Living | 86 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| K and C Naturals | 32 | No | 10×10 | |
| Kendra Scott | 54 | Yes | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Kimo’s BBQ (Sat & Sun Only) | T12 | No | Food Truck | |
| Kokopelli Design Studio | 73 | No | 10×10 | |
| KSCanuck | 80, 81 | Yes | 30 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| La Esperanza Vineyard | 22 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Las Nueve Ninas Winery | 6 | R8 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| LATIN FLAVOR | T2 | Yes | Food Trailer | |
| Le Paris French Bakery | 3 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Lets Go Nuts NM | 56 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Los Pookies | T1 | Yes | Food Trailer | |
| lotzafun “Fry Factory” | T4 | Yes | Food Trailer | |
| Luna Rossa Winery | 65 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Luna Sirena Henna | 35 | No | 10×10 | |
| Mario’s Pizzeria and Ristorante | T3 | Yes | Food Trailer | |
| Mike’s Jerky | 53 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Moonberry Surprise! | 5 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| MTucci’s | 90 | Yes | 20 Deep x 20 Wide | |
| Mystic Ambrosia Mead | 57 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Naked Baker | 60 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| New Mexico Sabor | 21 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| NM United | 16 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Noisy Water Winery | 88 | R9 | No | 30 Wide x 30 Deep |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | 29 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Old Norse World Cuisine | 31 | No | 10×10 | |
| OMG Kettle Corn | T6 | Yes | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| One Sparkle Bling Boutique | 61 | Yes | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Pannell Pecan Co | 45 | No | 10×10 | |
| Ponderosa | 10 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Puffed Up Candy | 24 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Quesada’s New Mexican Food | T11 | Yes | 15 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Renewal By Anderson | 52 | No | 10×10 | |
| Required Elements | 23 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Rooted In My Truths | 74 | No | 10×10 | |
| Salem’s Tea House | 64 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| San Isidore Vineyards | 12 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Santa Fe Olive Oil | 66 | Yes | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Sheehan Winery | 15 | R10 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep |
| Sheehan Winery | 62 | Yes | 20 Deep x 30 Wide | |
| Somos Unidos Foundation | 18 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Southwest Enchanted Design | 83 | Yes | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Spanish History Publications | 19 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Squad Up Studios | 68 | No | 10×10 | |
| Stephan Webb Art | 71 | No | 10×10 | |
| Sweet & Saucy | 7 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| T-Mobile | TM | No | 10×10 | |
| Tea’ze A more | 34 | No | 10×10 | |
| The Cornivore | 58 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| The Knotty Board | T5 | Yes | 15×15 | |
| Three Black Cats | 26 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Tiffany’s Jewelry | 13 | No | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Tinkerbell Collectibles | 44 | No | 10×10 | |
| Tino’s Catering | T7 | Yes | Food Truck | |
| Universal Water Systems | 9 | Yes | 10 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Vinos Unidos | 17 | Yes | 20 Wide x 20 Deep | |
| Viva Vino | 89 | R11 | No | 20 Deep x 20 Wide |
| VIX RE-PHIL | T8 | No | Food Trailer | |
| Wicked Women Creations | 47 | No | 20 Wide X 10 Deep | |
| Window World of ABQ | 41 | No | 10×10 | |
| Wines of the San Juan | 4 | R12 | No | 20 Deep x 30 Wide |
| Zia Bros Pizza | VIP | Yes | 10 Deep x 20 Wide |
EMAIL OR CALL WITH QUESTIONS. Contact@BlueRiverProductions.com (505) 301-2418.