News & Updates
Inside the Basket - Blair Morrison, Balloon Fiesta Navigator
October 26, 2020
Blair Morrison became involved with Balloon Fiesta during his time working with a local news television station and eventually transitioned to becoming a Balloon Fiesta Navigator. He now has v…
Inside the Basket - Ursula Richards, Balloon Fiesta pilot, Navigator and pin collector
August 18, 2020
Ursula Richards wears many hats during Balloon Fiesta. She pilots a special shape balloon during the event, is a team lead for the Balloon Fiesta Trolley team and is an avid Balloon Fiesta pin…
Inside the Basket - Jeff Rowe, Kiwanis Treasurer
April 25, 2019
Jeff Rowe is the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerquepast president and the current treasurer. The Kiwanis Club works the admission gates at Balloon Fiesta. In this month’s Inside the Basket, l…
2018 FINAL NUMBERS
October 31, 2018
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2018 – FINAL NUMBERS For Immediate Release Contact: Tom Garrity, Director of Media Relations (505) 898 - 8689 Event Theme: Carry Me Away Final N…
2018 Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 47th Event
June 3, 2018
“Carry Me Away” Launches October 6-14, 2018 Albuquerque, NM - The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 6-14, 2018. The 47t…
Balloon Fiesta Announces Landowner Recognition Program
March 3, 2017
“X Marks the Spot” Rewards ABQ Locals who Offer Landing Sites Media Contact: Tom Garrity, media@balloonfiesta.com Albuquerque – With less than a month before the Albuquerque…
