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Today - See Chip and Joanna Gaines' amazing weekend: Big balloons and baby Crew, too!

Oct 7 2018
Chip and Joanna Gaines had their eyes on the sky over the weekend, and now fans of the former "Fixer Upper" stars can see why. The whole Gaines family — including the newest member, 3-mo…

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US News - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Underway With Saturday Launch

Oct 5 2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The 47th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is underway with the launch Saturday of hundreds of brightly-colored hot-air balloons. The annual event at B…

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Go Nomad - Albuquerque's Magical Balloon Fiesta: Up, Up, and Away!

Oct 1 2018
On the first weekend in October and lasting for nine days, the blue skies over Albuquerque become a canvas of pretty colors and shapes. This is when the city hosts the Albuquerque Internationa…

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Mobile RVing - Get Carried Away by the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Sep 16 2018
One of Neil Young's most underrated songs is about it. And it is certainly one of the most uniquely named cities. Albuquerque. Albuquerque, New Mexico is a mid-sized city in the United State…

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Albuquerque Business First - Balloon Fiesta inspired these local businesspeople to fly hot air balloons each for unique reasons

Sep 4 2018
Hot air balloons are all different, and so are the people who fly them. Their hobby is big business for New Mexico. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta reported that nearly 888…

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Pure Wander - A Guide to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Favorites in New Mexico

Jun 16 2018
New Mexico has tons of art, food and culture that appeals to everyone. Museums are just about everywhere you turn and a new experience is likely around the next turn. Albuquerque, in particula…

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DatingAdvice.com - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: The World's Largest Hot Air Balloon Event Takes Romance to New Heights

Apr 18 2018
Every October, hundreds of hot air balloons fill the Albuquerque sky with color. Many couples sit on blankets or lawn chairs in an open field to watch teams of professional balloonists launch…

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AOPA - Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Wows Crowd

Nov 1 2017
The largest gathering of hot air balloons in the world created a stately spectacle over Albuquerque, New Mexico, Oct. 7 through 15. The forty-sixth Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta dre…

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Forbes - The Xbox Sets The Guinness World Record For “Highest-Altitude Gaming Stream”

Oct 22 2017
To celebrate the release of Super Lucky’s Tale on November 7th, the Xbox team created a custom hot air balloon that took off at The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. On the Mixer…

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The Wall Street Journal - Hot-Air Balloons and the Workings of the Atmosphere

Oct 18 2017
Every morning for nine days in October, hundreds of hot-air balloons join a gigantic atmospheric waltz in the clear blue skies over New Mexico for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.…

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  • This Year's Event
    • Event Schedule
    • Entertainment Schedule
    • Balloon Fiesta Live!
    • Guest Guide
    • Know Before You Go
    • FAQs - Balloon Fiesta
    • Maps & Directions
    • Transportation Services
      • Courtesy Shuttle and Fiesta Transport
      • ADA-Accessability
      • Bike Valet
    • Session Type
      • Albuquerque Aloft
      • America's Challenge
      • Balloon Glows
      • Competition
      • Dawn Patrol
      • Fiesta de Los Globitos
      • Mass Ascension
      • Special Shape Rodeo/Glowdeo®
    • Entertainment
      • Balloon Discovery Center
      • Chainsaw Carving
      • Music Fiesta
    • Photos
      • Photos-Photographers
      • Photo Contest
    • Travel Help
    • Official Mobile App Sponsored by Visit Albuquerque
  • Tickets & Reservations
    • General Information
      • Chasers' Club
      • Concierge Program
      • Fiesta Sky Box
      • General Admission
      • Gondola Club
      • Group Tours
      • Park & Ride
      • Purchase Tickets
    • Balloon Rides
    • Lodging
      • Camp 505
      • Glamping
      • RV Information
      • Travel Help
  • Ballooning
    • Hot Air
      • History of Ballooning
      • Balloonist's Prayer
      • Special Shape Rodeo
      • Recognitions
    • Gas Balloons
      • America's Challenge
      • Gas vs Hot Air
      • History of Gas Ballooning
      • FAQ's - Gas Ballooning
      • Gordon Bennett
    • Pilots
      • 2024 Pilot List
      • Pilot List All Years
      • Pilot News/FAQs
      • Pilot & Crew Videos
      • International Pilots
      • Ops Manual
      • PZ Maps
      • Waiver
      • Weather
      • Radios
      • Competition scores
      • Remote Control Balloons
      • Fly Swapper
    • Crew Registration
  • Merchandise
    • AIBF Official Merchandise Online
    • Artisans
    • Concessions
    • Buy a Brick Program
    • Collectors Corner
      • Bumper Stickers
      • Calendars
      • Coins
      • Pins
      • Posters
      • Programs
  • Sponsors
    • Official Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Media
  • Behind The Scenes
    • Volunteering
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission Statement
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    • Donation Requests
    • History of Balloon Fiesta
    • Concessions & Artisans Application
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    • Recognitions
    • Latest News
    • Newsletter
    • Inside the Basket Archive
    • Privacy Statement
    • Web information
  • At The Park
    • Know Before You Go