Balloon Brews Cruise 2026 — Albuquerque, NM

Date
October 8, 2026
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Venue
2381 Aztec Rd NE
Start Time
5:30 PM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $20.00
Events
Evening Cruise 1 Beer • No Donation, Evening Cruise 2 Beers & Donation to BikeABQ, Morning Cruise 1 Beer • No Donation, Morning Cruise 2 Beers & Donation to BikeABQ
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Brews Cruise is back! Skip the crowd and cruise to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with us! Morning Cruise available for Mass Accession & an Evening Cruise available to catch the Balloon Glow. Pick your preferred date and time during registration. Evening Cruise- When- Thursday, October 8th at 5:30pm Meet Up- La Cumbre Brewing at 3313 Girard NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 Morning Cruise- When- Saturday, October 10th at 5:30am Where- Meet up at Canteen Brewhouse at 2381 Aztec Rd Albuquerque, NM 87107 Bike from La Cumbre Brewing (Evening Cruise) or Canteen Brewhouse (Morning Cruise) to Balloon Fiesta Park and back via the North Diversion Channel Trail. This is a closed shared use trail. Helmets aren’t required but strongly encouraged. Must sign up to ride with us! Registration Includes- $10- A balloon and bike pin and a beer. $20- A balloon and bike pin, 2 beers, and a donation to BikeABQ. Redeem your Brews Cruise beer(s) post ride at La Cumbre or Canteen Brewhouse. You pick! Beer trading cards are good all weekend. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parents or guardians at all times. Must be 21 to consume alcohol.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Balloon Brews Cruise 2026 — Albuquerque, NM?

Balloon Brews Cruise 2026 — Albuquerque, NM takes place on October 8, 2026. The race is held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Where is Balloon Brews Cruise 2026 — Albuquerque, NM held?

Balloon Brews Cruise 2026 — Albuquerque, NM is held at 2381 Aztec Rd NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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