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AIBF Announces New and Current Staff Members Who Will Coordinate the Balloon Fiesta’s Transportation, Outreach, and Volunteer Efforts Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta recently welcomed one new and two current staff members to their new...

Albuquerque, NM The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 4-12, 2025. The 53rd event will feature more than 500 hot air balloons, of which at least 100 will be special shape balloons. The organization looks...

2024 Economic Impact Study Highlights Benefits to Small Business and Visitor Industry ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc, a New Mexico-based non-profit organization, announced the results of a third-party economic impact study...

Final Numbers: Following are the official numbers for the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta held October 5-13, 2024 Total number of registered hot air balloons: 551 Total number of registered special shape balloons: 106 (11 new to Balloon Fiesta) Total...

New flavors and local favorites will include bubble tea and tacos! Albuquerque, NM - The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, taking place from October 5-13, 2024, is not only a visual feast of hot air balloons but also a culinary...

Guests can expect metal detector screenings, bag searches, and express lanes for clear bags as part of collaborative safety efforts at the 52nd Balloon Fiesta Albuquerque, NM – At the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil, launching...

Six organizations provide Balloon Fiesta guests an opportunity to learn more about their mission, vision and values during the 52nd event Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, set to launch October 5-13, 2024, will work...

Spokane Valley Washington-based foundation aims to grant Sam’s wish at the 2024 Balloon Fiesta 52nd Event Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, is set to launch on October 5-13, 2024, as the largest gathering of hot air...

October 9th Mass Ascension will celebrate international pilots representing 16 countries Albuquerque, NM – Sixteen countries will be represented at the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil. International hot air balloon teams will launch...