Buses & Balloons 2025

Event & Prices  

Who: 

Buses and Balloons invites all Volkswagen enthusiasts to come and camp during the largest Balloon Festival in the world. All makes and models are welcome.  

What: 

Dry-camping in a field within walking distance of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This field, though dry and lacking it’s own beauty, is prime real estate that promises an amazing view of the colorful canvas sky filled with hundreds of balloons.  

When: 

Thursday October 9th 6am - Sunday October 12th 12pm, 2025  

Where: 

8536 Alameda Park Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113  

Why: 

Raising funds for the Alameda Little League Baseball Organization & camping with the coolest people with a very expensive hobby.  

How much: 

Thurs-Sun $80 per VW

 (includes admission for Driver) 

Fri-Sun $70 per VW

 (includes admission for Driver) 

Sat-Sun $60 per VW

 (includes admission for Driver) 

VW pulling Tent Trailer is an extra $20 

Extra camping guests $5 per person. 

Day Pass $5 per person

 (children 17 & under free) 

This is a CASH ONLY EVENT!!

 Please be ready at the gate. 

Truck w/ Trailer towing a VW

 If you are towing a VW to the event, your VW will be the same price as anybody else that drove there. However, you will be charged an extra $50 to park your truck and trailer. 

RVs: 

We do have some space for RVs for $100 per night plus the regular camping price for your VW and passengers. The spaces are limited to 5 RVS ONLY!!!! 

Email for details.