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.
2024 Schedule of Events
Saturday
Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
Opening Ceremonies
America's Challenge Gas Balloon Inflation
Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
America's Challenge 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
Krispy 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 Chick-fil-A®
Kids' Day Goodie Bag Distribution Begins
South of Main Street Stage
Ascension-Balloon Launch
Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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
Fiestas de Los Globitos RC Balloon Glow
Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday
Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
Krispy Kreme Morning Glow