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World-famous grab-and-go breakfast burrito and live artisans set to elevate the ground-level experience this October. The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is set to launch October 3–11, and this year’s event promises ground-level activations...

Landowners help pilots identify safe landing sites, become eligible for daily prizes Bernalillo County and the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® today announced the 2026 X Marks the Spot program, inviting Albuquerque residents to help hot air...

A new exhibit and returning favorites sure to excite 2026 ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta® attendees The Balloon Discovery Center (BDC) is celebrating 25 years of introducing visitors to the science, history, and art of lighter-than-air flight at the ExxonMobil Albuquerque...

Multi-Platinum Country Star Russell Dickerson to Headline Night Magic™ Balloon Glow Alongside Dasha and Nathaniel Krantz The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is excited to announce the return of Music Fiesta, Saturday, Oct. 10, presented by New...

Local Artist Travis Bruce Black Captures Balloon Fiesta’s Wonder  The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® has officially released its fan-favorite collectible, the 2026 Official Serigraph Poster, created by local painter and muralist Travis Bruce...

Tickets for the 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will be available for purchase beginning April 3, 2026. Several ticket options will be available, including general admission, park & ride, and premium experiences. Tickets can be purchased...

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...