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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...

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...