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47th Balloon Fiesta Media Alert & Updates

We will have a news briefing on Monday, October 1 at 10:30am at the Balloon Fiesta offices to provide final event information for the 47th Balloon Fiesta. People addressing the media include Ty Young, President of the Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors; Paul Smith, Executive Director; and Sam Parks, Director of Operations.

On Tuesday, October 2, starting at 9am (for about two hours) volunteers will be installing “memory bricks.” These are bricks purchased in memory of someone or to recognize a loved one. This process will take about two hours and will be taking place at the path in the middle of main street that runs east to the roadway.

The October 7th Fireworks Show will have a unique introduction courtesy of the New Mexico Philharmonic and 12 cannons! Hint: it involves Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, https://nmphil.org/event/balloon-fiesta-up-away-october-7-2018/

The Nativo Lodge is offering a media rate through their online portal. Some dates might already be sold out. However, to see if the rate is available during your visit, use the special code “MediaBalloon” when you visit this website.

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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
    • Contact us
    • Ambassadors
    • Donation Requests
    • History of Balloon Fiesta
    • Concessions & Artisans Application
    • Public Safety Application
    • Recognitions
    • Latest News
    • Newsletter
    • Inside the Basket Archive
    • Privacy Statement
    • Web information
  • At The Park
    • Know Before You Go