Inside the Basket - Dylan Winn, Balloon Fiesta Navigator

It has been said that the volunteers of Balloon Fiesta are the heart of the event! Each year, hundreds of Navigators volunteer their time to guide guests and ensure a great event experience. I…

Inside the Basket - Nate Herrera, Balloon Fiesta guest, and Visual Storyteller.

For Albuquerque locals, the Balloon Fiesta is an integral part of life in October, as hundreds of balloons fill the skies each morning. In this month’s Inside the Basket, we hear from N…

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces Three New Staffing Changes

AIBF Announces New and Current Staff Members Who Will Coordinate the Balloon Fiesta’s Transportation, Outreach, and Volunteer Efforts Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque Internationa…

ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Celebrates 53rd Event

Albuquerque, NM - The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 4-12, 2025. The 53rd event will feature more than 500 hot air ball…

Balloon Fiesta Tickets to Go on Sale Friday, April 4

Albuquerque, NM – Tickets for the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will be available for purchase Friday, April 4. Several ticket options will be available t…

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Presented by ExxonMobil Generates $216.33 Million of Economic Benefit for New Mexico

2024 Economic Impact Study Highlights Benefits to Small Business and Visitor Industry ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc, a New Mexico-based non-…

1997 Balloon Explorium

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1998 Balloon Explorium

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1999 Balloon Explorium

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1998 Shape Orient Express