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The winning design will become an official pin of the 54th event. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is excited to announce the winners of its pin design contest. Luna Perez Carpio from Petroglyph Elementary School (Ms. Nancy Matthews) beat out more than 80...

Experience the magic of Balloon Fiesta from your Recreational Vehicle RV reservations for the 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, set to launch October 3-11, 2026, will open Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. The reservation link,...

Celebrating the beauty of ballooning and honoring a beloved Balloon Fiesta photographer The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Cindy Petrehn Memorial Photo Contest. Each year, photographers from around the...

Following are the official numbers for the 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held on October 4-12, 2025.  Total number of registered hot air balloons (including special shapes): 537  Total number of registered special shape balloons: 103 (11 new...

October 8th Mass Ascension will celebrate international pilots representing 12 countries Albuquerque, NM – Twelve countries will be represented at the 53rd  ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. International hot air balloon teams will launch from...

Interactive pilot simulator and hands-on activities highlight this year's event Albuquerque, NM – At the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, the Balloon Discovery Center (BDC) offers an inside look at the science and sport of ballooning. The 2025 BDC...

Balloon Fiesta's Main Street will feature diverse food offerings, unique shops and artisans Albuquerque, NM – The 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is the world’s largest gathering of hot air balloons. Event organizers also provide guests...

Entries accepted October 4-31, celebrating the beauty of ballooning and honoring a beloved Balloon Fiesta photographer Albuquerque, NM – The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, launching October 4-12, 2025, invites guests to participate in the Cindy...

53 pilots experiencing the thrill of Balloon Fiesta for the very first time Albuquerque, NM – Hundreds of pilots, crews and volunteers from across the country and around the world are preparing for another exciting Balloon Fiesta. This year, 543 pilots representing 12...