Inside the Basket - Nancy Abruzzo, Balloon Fiesta Welcome Committee International Pilots Team Leader

Nancy Abruzzo is a Balloon Fiesta Navigator who helps create a seamless event for first-time Balloon Fiesta pilots. She has also created a Balloon Fiesta-based children’s book that bring…

2020 Balloon Fiesta Update

May 27 May 19 Planning continues for the 49th event to take place October 3 - 11. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham provided an update on May 13, concerning the stay-at-home orders a…

Inside the Basket - Kimberleigh Gavin and Paul Gavin, Balloon Fiesta Shirt Artists

Kimberleigh and Paul Gavin are the two artists who have created the design for the 2020 Balloon Fiesta retro tee-shirts. Their design features balloons, both the real and imaginary, that illus…

A Letter From Balloon Fiesta's President and Executive Director

As always, safety is our top concern and as we prepare for the 49th Balloon Fiesta, the safety and health of our pilots, volunteers, staff, guests and community is Balloon Fiesta's top priorit…

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces Pricing for 49th Event

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces Pricing for 49th Event “Time Flies” Launches October 3-11, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group | 5…

Inside the Basket - Damian Duran-Arias, Balloon Fiesta Assistant Field Manager

Damian Duran-Arias is Balloon Fiesta’s Assistant Field Manager. In this role, he prepares year-round to ensure that Balloon Fiesta Park is ready for the launch of 500+ balloons and the a…

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Presented by Canon Generates $ $186.82 Million into Albuquerque Economy

2019 Economic Impact Study Shows Benefits to New Mexico Visitor Industry as well as State and Local Tax Base FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO- New Mexico’s largest visitor…

Inside the Basket - Henry Rosenbaum, Balloon Fiesta Balloonmeister

As Balloonmeister, Henry Rosenbaum works to keep pilots and Balloon Fiesta guests safe. He is involved in coordinating the flight operations of each day’s event-filled sessions during Ba…

2019 Heritage

Inside the Basket - Pat Young, Balloon Fiesta Deputy Director of Public Safety

Pat Young is Balloon Fiesta’s Deputy Director of Public Safety. For the nine days of the Balloon Fiesta, he works with the rest of the public safety team to keep guests from around the w…