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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces Executive Director Retirement, Staff Promotions - New Board of Directors Officers and Appoints New Board Members
February 8, 2023
Albuquerque, NM- The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, a private nonprofit corporation, has announced new leadership of its volunteer board of directors for 2023. Judith Nakamura…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Presented by ExxonMobil Generates $203.19 Million into Albuquerque Economy
February 8, 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO- New Mexico’s largest visitor event, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, today announced results of a third-party economic impact study. The 2022 Al…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces 2022 Final Event Numbers
November 8, 2022
Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the 50thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 1-9, 2022. Total number of registered hot air balloons: 648 Total number o…
Project Dry Out
October 8, 2022
Seven Facilities Providing Space for 50 Special Shape Balloons to Dry Out ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Pilots and crew of 50 Special Shape Balloons participating in the 2022 Albuquerque Internatio…
No Start for 25th America's Challenge
October 5, 2022
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 12:30 MDT (1830 UTC) Days of persistent rain, instability, and shifting weather patterns mean the 2022 America’s Challenge distance race for gas balloons will…
America's Challenge Gas Race Postponed
October 1, 2022
10/01/2022 2:30 PM MDT / 2030 UTC The launch of the 25th America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race, originally scheduled for the evenint of October 1, is being postponed due to weather concerns. T…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a No Drone Zone
September 19, 2022
Albuquerque, NM – The 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (Balloon Fiesta) will welcome guests from around the world, October 1-9, 2022. For the safety of balloon pilots, guest…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Announces 2022 Special Shapes
September 19, 2022
Albuquerque, NM - The 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will host international special shape balloon teams as a part of the world’s premier balloon event, October 1-9. This…
Balloon Fiesta to Kick Off 50th Event with Reenactment Flight
September 3, 2022
Event to honor original 13 pilots and balloons Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (Balloon Fiesta) first took shape with an inaugural launch of 13 balloons, 5…
Guest Transporters, Sky Boxes Among New Attractions at 50th Balloon Fiesta
August 30, 2022
New and returning special activities announced for guests of all ages Albuquerque, NM – More than 600 hot air balloons will take to Albuquerque’s blue skies October 1-9, in celebra…
World's Largest Ballooning Event Celebrates 50 Years of High-Flying Fun
August 5, 2022
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Recaps its Lively Half Century Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil is celebrating its 50th even…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces New Volunteer Coordinator
April 21, 2022
Samantha Greenwald Brings Chase Crew Experience to New Role Albuquerque, NM - The leadership team of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil has announced that Sama…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 50th Event
March 30, 2022
Celebration to Launch October 1-9, 2022 Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 1-9, 2022. The 50th…
Music Fiesta™ Returns to Balloon Fiesta, Headliner Announced
March 28, 2022
Music Fiesta™ Returns to Balloon Fiesta, Headliner Announced Tickets go on Sale April 1 Albuquerque – After a two-year hiatus, Music Fiesta™ will return to the Albuquerque In…
Balloon Fiesta Welcomes ExxonMobil As its New Presenting Sponsor
January 12, 2022
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will be powered by ExxonMobil for next three years Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta board, directors and staff…
Balloon Fiesta Opening Ceremonies to Kickoff 49th Event with a Salute to Medical Personnel, First Responders and All Essential Workers
October 2, 2021
WHAT: The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s opening ceremony will include several elements which will conclude with an aerial salute to our first responders and healthcare worke…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021
updated 9/01/2021 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is continuing with plans to launch the 49th event on October 2, 2021. Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Contr…
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta sets Guinness World Record for Greatest Mass Balloon Ascent With 2019 Launch of 524 Hot Air Balloons
August 22, 2021
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta sets Guinness World Record for Greatest Mass Balloon Ascent With 2019 Launch of 524 Hot Air Balloons Guinness World Records verifies a “Picture…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, August 3, 2021
August 3, 2021
The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 60 days, launching October 2-10 updated 8/18/2021 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is continuing its planning to launch the 49th Albuquerque I…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, July 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 91 days, launching October 2-10 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is excited to see the updated State of New Mexico Public Health Order pertain…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, June 3, 2021
June 3, 2021
The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 119 days, launching October 2-10 It is exciting to know that the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch 119 days from today! Tickets wil…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 5 months, launching October 2-10 Planning continues for the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the nine-day event will launch October2, from Ba…
Ten Things to know for the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
April 28, 2021
The 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch on October 2, 2021. The nine-day event will feature more than 600 hot air balloons and celebrate the sport with its nine morning s…
Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
The 49th Balloon Fiesta will launch in 6 months launching October 2-10 In past years, we've started selling tickets six months prior to the start of Balloon Fiesta. This year, that date would…
Tickets for 49th Balloon Fiesta to go on Sale July 2
March 25, 2021
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta set launch October 2, 2021 For Immediate Release Albuquerque, NM -The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, announced that general admission ticket…
