Inside the Basket - Chani Kaibetoney, Balloon Fiesta Assistant Merchandise Manager

As Balloon Fiesta’s Assistant Merchandise Manager, Chani Kaibetoney helps to bring to life, the fun merchandise items that commemorate the event. In this month’s Inside the Basket,…

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces 2022 Final Event Numbers

Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the 50thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 1-9, 2022. Total number of registered hot air balloons: 648 Total number o…

Inside the Basket - John Regan, Balloon Fiesta Guest

John Regan attended the 50th Balloon Fiesta with his wife, Sue Regan. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares how he came to attend this year’s event, his favorite part about…

2022 Pilot

Project Dry Out

Seven Facilities Providing Space for 50 Special Shape Balloons to Dry Out ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Pilots and crew of 50 Special Shape Balloons participating in the 2022 Albuquerque Internatio…

No Start for 25th America's Challenge

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:30 MDT (1830 UTC) Days of persistent rain, instability, and shifting weather patterns mean the 2022 America’s Challenge distance race for gas balloons will…

Another Day, Another Briefing, Another Delay

Tuesday, October 4 2:40 PM MDT (2040 UTC) It’s getting to be a familiar routine – the eight America’s Challenge teams, along with officials, crew, and weather guys, file into…

Groundhog Day at the America's Challenge?

October 3, 2022 7:30 PM (0130 UTC 10/4/2022) Unpredictable, unstable weather continues to plague the America’s Challenge distance race for gas balloons. A briefing scheduled for 8 PM MDT…

Weather Window Opening for America's Challenge?

October 3, 2022 2:40 PM MDT (2040 UTC) The first shafts of light are finally beginning to shine into the weather picture for the 25th America’s Challenge gas balloon race, with potential…

Pilots Gather for Monday Briefing

The America’s Challenge teams will shortly begin filing into the briefing room at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta headquarters near Balloon Fiesta Park for the 2 PM MDT (200…