Any local will tell you that October is the most beautiful time of year in New Mexico, made so in large part by the much-anticipated sight of colorful balloons punctuating the skyline. During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper -- almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh -- and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
2023 Schedule of Events.
Saturday

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

Opening Ceremonies




Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Inflation

Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Launch


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow






Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading located at the Group Tour Tent at the north end of Main Street


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Monday


Ascension-Balloon Launch


Tuesday
Coca-Cola Day


Ascension-Balloon Launch


Wednesday


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension


Thursday



Ascension-Balloon Launch




Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Friday
Kids' Day presented by KOB-TV

Kid's Day Goodie Bag Distribution Begins
South of Main Street Stage



Ascension-Balloon Launch






Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Saturday
ExxonMobil Day

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow





Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading
(Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)


Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Fiestas de Los Globitos RC Balloon Glow

Team Fastrax™ Skydiving Sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow

