2020 Balloon Fiesta Live!

2020 Siesta Pin Gold

Limited edition only 200 were made. numbered.

2020 Siesta Pin Color

Inside the Basket - Keith Takach, Balloon Fiesta pilot

Keith Takach is a Balloon Fiesta pilot who first started competing in ballooning events in 2004. Now, Keith competes regularly because he loves the challenge of precision flying. In this mont…

Inside the Basket - Ursula Richards, Balloon Fiesta pilot, Navigator and pin collector

Ursula Richards wears many hats during Balloon Fiesta. She pilots a special shape balloon during the event, is a team lead for the Balloon Fiesta Trolley team and is an avid Balloon Fiesta pin…

A Balloon Fiesta Message about the Lifting Spirits Around the World hot air balloon launch:

Dear balloon family and friends, The worldwide pandemic, COVID-19, has affected everyone and the continual dedication of the frontline and essential workers through this time has been nothing…

2020 Heritage

Jim Byrd - 2020 Heritage Award Winner

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) Heritage Award recognizes individuals who have made significant and long-time contributions to Balloon Fiesta through preservation of AIBF c…

Inside the Basket - Michelle Healy, Balloon Fiesta Chief Launch Director

As a Balloon Fiesta Launch Director, Michelle Healy helps balloons safely take flight. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Michelle shares more about how pilots are cleared for takeoff an…

2020 Flight of Nations