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-…

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Inside the Basket - Zack Griego, Pilot

Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes pilots from all around the world, launching 500+ balloons, making the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® the largest gathering of hot air balloons…