If it rains at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, particularly if conditions lead to an official cancellation of a session, attendees have a specific policy in place to address their tickets. This ensures visitors are not left without options due to adverse weather.
Official Session Cancellations and Rain Checks
Should a session at the Balloon Fiesta be officially cancelled due to rain or other challenging weather conditions, visitors who have purchased tickets for that session are typically issued a "Rain Check." This policy is designed to offer flexibility and allow guests to still experience the magic of the festival.
Here's how the "Rain Check" system works:
- Issuance of Rain Check: When an official cancellation occurs, visitors will be issued a "Rain Check."
- Form of Rain Check: These are provided in the form of General Admission tickets.
- Validity: The "Rain Check" tickets are valid for use at another time within the same year of the festival. This allows you to plan a visit during a different session or on another day, provided the festival is still running within that year.
- Admission Type: It's important to note that these "Rain Check" tickets grant general admission to the balloon event. They do not provide access to premium areas or special clubs, such as the Gondola Club.
This system aims to accommodate visitors and ensure they have an opportunity to attend the festival, even if their initial planned session is impacted by the weather.
