In October the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® creates an enchanted world of special shape balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, and vibrant balloon-filled skies. Read More

During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper -- almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh -- and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

The grassy patio area will have a relaxed vibe where you can enjoy food, drinks, and the largest hot air balloon display in the world. Amenities • Access to the Fiesta Skybox Patio

Oct 2, 2024 · The most popular balloon at Balloon Fiesta is the standard hot air balloon. Standard-shaped balloons can be 65 feet wide and 10 stories tall, using close to 3000 square yards of nylon fabric, 9 miles of thread, and a 3/4 mile of reinforced nylon webbing.

International hot air balloon teams will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park throughout the event, October 5-13. The popular Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension presented by New Mexico True, will launch as a part of the mid-week Mass Ascension on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024.

Oct 1, 2024 · Albuquerque, NM - The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, taking place from October 5-13, 2024, is not only a visual feast of hot air balloons but also a culinary celebration steeped in local traditions.

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil is a festival of hot air balloons that takes place in October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world.

Yost took the first modern hot air balloon flight on October 22, 1960 in Bruning, Nebraska flying for one hour and 35 minutes. In 1987 Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand were the first to cross the Atlantic in a hot air balloon, rather than a helium/gas filled balloon.

Balloon Fiesta Live! is a live stream of all 14 sessions of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. Anchored by Art Lloyd Jr. and Ted Maes, It's the next best thing to being at Balloon Fiesta in person!

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than four decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of …