



Balloon Fiesta Park
5500 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Great New Mexico
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
April 19
Saturday
12 - 5 PM
*early entry VIP hour starts 11 am
FTFA is bringing the ultimate food truck and craft beer experience to Albuquerque for the 9th year!
Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as Fresh Pressed lemonade, Authentic NM home cooking, Asian/Southwestern Fusion Food, Worlds largest Cotton candy and more!
Offering dozens of regional and national brews.
Festival Map
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The Food
Food Truck | Menu | Dietary Options |
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Joseph’s Kitchen | Gourmet burgers | Vegan |
Los Puchunguis 2 | Green chili cheese fries Loaded fries Burgers Mulitas Birria rolls Birria grill Cheese Birria ramen Chicken fajita Bowl | Vegetarian |
Los Puchunguis | Mexican menu to include tacos, burritos, tortas and birria tacos. | Vegetarian |
Sanchez tacos Santa fe | Mexican food: Tacos, Tortas, Burritos and quesadillas Carne asada, al pastor, barbacoa and chicken | Gluten Free |
Ortega’s Jerky | Beef Jerky Flavors: -Salt -Pepper -Green Chile -Red Chile -Christmas -Lemon Pepper | None |
The Brain Freezer | 22 flavors of premium scoopable ice cream from a Wisconsin dairy. Also carrying four flavors I have nondairy ice cream | Vegan |
Umami Moto | Asian Fusion | Gluten Free |
El Taco Stop | So Cal Mexican food with refreshing drinks and tasty salsa | Vegetarian |
Aces Fry Guy | Chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, shrimp, catfish, & fries | Vegetarian |
Rev's BBQ 505 llc | Smoked delicious bbq meats with the best nachos and home-made sides | None |
Red Taco Shop | We specialize in Birria Tacos but also offer other options like Carne Asada Tacos, Quesadillas, Bowls etc. | Gluten Free |
Mart's Mexican and More | Mexican food, BBQ, Ice Cream, Shaved Ice, and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | Vegetarian |
Fusion Tacos LLC | Tacos | Vegetarian |
Kimo’s Hawaiian BBQ | Hawaiian food | Gluten Free |
Craft Q | BBQ brisket, ribs, pulled pork, turkey legs, and a variety of side items | None |
Los Pookies | Wide of variety of Birria options. From tacos all the way to egg rolls and ramen! | Gluten Free |
Dirty Dough Cookies | Gourmet stuffed cookies of various flavors. We also offer dirty scoops (ice cream with a stuffed cookie) and dirty drinks (a twist on your traditional soft drink) | Gluten Free |
Chamoy Bar | Fresh Aguas frescas garnished with fresh fruit and a Chamoy rim. | Vegetarian |
Sipps | Fresh squeezed "shimmer" lemonade, with over 18 flavors to choose from. | Vegetarian |
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade | Handcrafted lemonade, coffee, tea, and fruit smoothie bowls. | Gluten Free |
Shake It Up | Craft, fresh-pressed lemonade with fruity boba, cold brew and matcha lattes | None |
Ordinarily Beautiful | Worlds largest Cotton candy | Vegan |
Kamikaze | Asian/Southwestern Fusion Food | Gluten Free |
Gourmet Doner Kebab Food Truck | Meditteranean | Vegetarian |
Busy Bee Frozen Custard | Frozen Custard/Ice cream served on Waffle Cones and cake cones. Rootbeer Floats, Sundaes and Milkshakes. Also serving Carmel apple bits, and Kettle Korn. | None |
Burque Eats | Authentic NM home cooking | Vegetarian |
Bing Tea | Boba tea: Fruit teas Milk teas Lemonades | Vegetarian |
Pop Pop’s Italian Ice | Italian Ice, Popcorn, Beef Jerky, Etc. | Gluten Free |
VIX RE-PHIL | BBQ: Brisket Nachos, Pulled Pork and Brisket Sliders, MAC Daddy BBQ beast, Chicken tenders, Fried Mozzarella, Chicken Sandwich | Vegetarian |
FAQ
General Info
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Event runs rain or shine
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Food & drink will be sold separately from admission
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This event is family friendly and children 10 and under are FREE
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Cash & Credit available at gate and most vendors
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ATMs will be available at festival
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Lawn Chairs are welcomed and recommended
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Beer closes a half hour before the festival ends
Ticket Policy
No Refunds on Admission or Beer Tickets
Travel & Parking
Parking lot available on site.
Travel Options
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Drive and park in the festival parking lot
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Uber/Lyft or Taxi
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Public Transit via ABQ RIDE --> see route options
Facilities
Flushable toilets and Porta potties available on site to all guests
Dog Policy
SERVICE DOGS ONLY are allowed to this festival per the Balloon Fiesta Park!
The Experience
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Dance to the tunes of a local band
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Face Painting and Henna for kids & adults.
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Try multiple cuisines from dozens of food trucks.
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Enjoy local craft and domestic beers, and other alcoholic beverages.
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Buy gifts for yourself and your loved ones in the Artisan Market.
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Bring your friends and family, lawn chairs, blankets, and soak in the sun!




The Brews
Brewery | Brewery Location |
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Santa Fe | |
Sierra Blanca | |
SKA | |
Surfside/Stateside | |
Lagunitas | |
Little Toad Creek | |
Steel Bender | |
Canarchy | |
Sandia Cider | |
Ponderosa | |
Bosque | |
Rio Bravo | |
Boxing Bear | |
Sierra Nevada | |
Diageo | |
Heineken USA | |
Mikes Hard | |
Gambrinus | |
Miller/Coors | |
Sam Adams | |
Schofferhofer | |
Pabst | |
Constellation | |
Sadies |
The Artisans
The festival features local and regional artisans that sell handcrafted goods and packaged food products.
Artisan | Products |
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One Sparkle Bling Boutique | Jewelry, hats, fun accessories full boutique |
Divine Beauty by Bre | Permanent jewelry business |
Wreaths and Sweet Treats by Michelle | Baked goods, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cotton candy, lemonade |
The Doodle Shop | Hand drawn items that are filled with color and come together to make a fun and happy gift shop |
Half Full Designs | Laser cut items from leather and wood |
En-Dearing Fantasy | Fantasy- based crafts, gaming supplies, kitchen witch products, books written by me, and jewlery. |
Divine Delights by Jessica | Local ABQ micro bakery offering a variety of baked goods |
Alchemy Clay Works LLC | Hand thrown one of a kind Pottery |
Rustic Rose Closet | Mobile Boutique carrying handbags, wallets, tumblers, clothing, handmade jewelry, authentic Native American Jewelry, wood signs, men's & women's leather patch hats. |
Gravitex Enterprise | The newest and coolest toys taking over! From Dragons all the way to little fidget toys and I am a born and raised local who has created a loving community on social media! Looking to bring the love the 2025 |
Ashluvleyy Creations | Fun tumblers with unique toppers and 3d clay tumblers , 3d prints, shirts,earrings, tote bags |
Heena Oasis | Natural plant based dye. I make the henna paste myself from scratch. This is completely non-invasive. |
Silver RockIt Jewelry | Handcrafted sterling silver jewelry using natural stones and recycled material (Fordite) inspired by the Earth and the cosmos. |
Moonberry Surprise! | A wide array of wearable art and home goods with New Mexican, Pop-Cultural, Feminist and Mystical themes |
Divine Nature Arts | Collection of unique artwork by New Mexican visionary artist, Ramona Snow Teo |
Botanical’s Wellness | Holistic healing business located in Taos that specializes in all organic handcrafted offerings including Ayurvedic oils, supplements, essential oils, osha infused honey, herbal infusions, and topical salves. |
Bernal Blooms | New Mexico inspired art |
Bear Designs | Hand-craft bracelets, necklaces, and earrings out of quality gemstone beads with sterling silver and gold-filled accents |
Bailey’s Crochet Co. | Plushies, home decor, clothing, and other accessories |
Linked & Locked By Dana | Permanent (clasp-less) jewelry |
Old Norse World Cuisine | A collection of historic & cultural spice blends that I manufacture in Rio Rancho, NM |
Leaf & Tackle LLC DBA Behempful | CBD topicals, edibles and tinctures all with no THC or with USDA federally legal less than .3 THC |
Anka Jewelry Designs | Handmade jewelry |
Allways Permanent Jewelry | We weld bracelets, anklets, necklaces, rings, and hand chains on the spot. We carry sterling silver, gold filled, and rose gold filled chains, charms, and connectors. |
Picasweet | Wide variety of Spicy sweets aka Chamoy candy's and many more chamoy snacks |
Naked Baker LLC | Organic pastries and baked goods |
Three Black Cats | Sweet and snarky gifts with the clever use of profanity. |
Same Image Different Soul | New Mexico-themed apparel, Pop Culture Apparel, Black History Apparel, Christian Apparel. We carry t-shirts, tank tops, v-necks, long sleeves, hoodies, zip hoodies, tote bags, stickers and neck ties. |
Mobius Theory | I design original artwork with cat, New Mexico, and Southwest themes for apparel, bags, home goods, and pins and stickers. |
Lunar Rabbit Metaphysical LLC | I've got wire wrapped Crystal jewelry, candles, handwrapped organic sage, glass stick stone and bone futhark rune sets, witch hats, spell jars, railroad spikes, drinking horns, and so much more. I also offer a tarot reading service. |
Lit Borracha Candle Company | We are a local candle company that focus on promoting local NM beer in our community by recycling beer cans and turning them into beautiful candles! |
K and C Naturals LLC | Handcrafted all naturals skincare, pain care and aromatherapy for people and pets. |
Anita's Crafts | tumblers and glass cups with decorated tops and straws, keychains, pens, bookmarks, blacklight tshirts, straw toppers, wind spinners |
Angels & Things | Hand wrapped wire jewelry and crystals, using sterling silver, copper and brass; handmade crosses, rosaries, wire wrapped Zia symbols |
Andrea's face painting | Face painting |
Alyssia’s Cakery | stuffed cookies, mini cakes, dessert bar options, and keto/vegan desserts |
CandiFreeze | We manufacture and sell delicious freeze dried candy |
CK-zads | Handcrafted wood products. |
Metal The Brand | Original art screen printed on apparel, stickers, pins and other flair. |
godsprosyko | Original paintings and also sell prints, stickers, homemade dolls, phone art, magnets, keychains, etc |
Hot Sauce Spot
Best New Mexico hot sauces around! Take home your favorite at the festival.
Sauces |
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Coming Soon! |