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

Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Launch


Team Fastrax Skydiving

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Kispy Kreme Morning Glow






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


Team Fastrax Skydiving


Team Fastrax Skydiving

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


Team Fastrax Skydiving

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

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



Ascension-Balloon Launch






Team Fastrax Skydiving


Team Fastrax Skydiving

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show

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

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino


Krispy Creme Morning Glow



Annular Solar Eclipse Begins


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


Team Fastrax Skydiving

Fiestas de Los Globitos RC Balloon Glow

Team Fastrax Skydiving sponsored by the City of Las Vegas, NM.

Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino

AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday


Krispy Kreme Morning Glow



Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino