Don Henderson is one of the Balloon Fiesta Official Photographers, specializing in aerial photos taken from the basket. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he gives a look at his journey in becoming an Official event photographer, some unique challenges and advantages...
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Inside the Basket – Cameron Wall, Balloon Pilot
Cameron Wall is the pilot of "Grandma's Legacy, a custom balloon with his Grandmother's underwater watercolor painting printed on the entirety of the balloon. In this month’s Inside the Basket, Cameron shares more about his ballooning story and gives advice to those...
Inside the Basket – Michael Steward, remote control balloon pilot and assistant balloonmmeister for Fiesta de los Globitos
As Balloon Fiesta’s assistant balloonmeister for Fiesta de Los Globitos, Michael Steward helped to coordinate the safe launch of the remote controlled (RC) balloons during the 2023 Balloon Fiesta. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares more about how he became...
Inside the Basket – Faith Taylor, Balloon Fiesta Guest
We welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests to Balloon Fiesta Park this year, some who were event veterans and others who were visiting us for the first time. It’s our hope that, whether new or returning, every guest has a magical visit. In this month’s Inside the...
Inside the Basket – Eldita Garcia, Balloon Fiesta Guest
Eldita Garcia was a first-time guesta at the 51st Balloon Fiesta. In this month’s Inside the Basket, she shares more about her experience, the memories that she made with her daughter and favorite tips for other’s planning to attend the event. 1. Give a brief overview...
Inside the Basket – Joanne Sears, Balloon Fiesta Navigator
Joanne Sears is a first-year Balloon Fiesta Navigator who is helping answer guest questions at Balloon Fiesta’s front desk. In this month’s Inside the Basket, she provides insight on the top questions asked by guests, how she became involved with Balloon Fiesta and...
Inside the Basket – Kevin Short, Balloon Fiesta Poster Artist
Kevin Short is the 2023 Balloon Fiesta poster artist. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he shares some of his unique ties to the event, a ballooning record that he holds himself and more about this year’s piece.1. Give a brief overview of yourself and how you came to...
Inside the Basket – Keaton Collins, Camp 505 Director
Keaton Collins is the Camp Director of Balloon Fiesta’s new Camp 505. In this month’s Inside the Basket interview, he shares what Camp 505 guests can expect, what his role will be and his top tips.1. Give a brief overview of your Balloon Fiesta role and how you came...
Inside the Basket – Rodney May, Balloon Fiesta Board of Director and Remote Control Balloon Pilot
Rodney May is on the Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors, as well as a remote control balloon operator. In this month’s Inside the Basket, he gives a look at how he became introduced to the sport, what remote control balloons are and how guests can see them at the 51st...