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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...

Celebrating Redi-Mix's second year flying their "Sir Mix-A-Lot" balloon Albuquerque, NM – The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, set to launch Oct. 4-12, 2025, welcomes Duke City Redi-Mix as the official sponsor of the Special Shape Rodeo. Duke...

Historic New Mexico community shares its culture through remote-control hot air balloons Albuquerque, NM – The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is pleased to announce the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico, will sponsor the Fiesta de Los Globitos for...

Celebrating New Mexico Beef Council's new BEEF balloon flying at this year's event Albuquerque, NM – The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set to launch Oct. 4-12, 2025, welcomes New Mexico Beef Council as the official sponsor of the Pilots’...

Eleven new balloons join beloved shapes like the Bees, Darth Vader and Tico the Sloth Albuquerque, NM – The 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will host the largest gathering of special shape balloons as a part of the world’s premier balloon...

Fueling Balloon Fiesta mornings one coffee at a time Albuquerque, NM – The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set to launch Oct. 4-12, 2025, is soaring to new heights with a new local partner. New Mexico Piñon Coffee is the official coffee sponsor...

First of its Kind Event and 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Theme Announcement Albuquerque, NM – Balloon Fiesta Gets its Kicks on Old 66 with the announcement of its first official event held outside of Balloon Fiesta Park. The event – a nod...

Local Artist Jason Valencia Captures Balloon Fiesta’s Magic Within His Pueblo-Style Customized Art. Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has released the fan-favorite collectible item, the Official Balloon Fiesta Serigraph Poster. Balloon...

Balloon Fiesta Announces Chief Officials Overseeing Flight Operations Albuquerque, NM – Chief officials have been announced for the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® – all volunteer positions in which officials will play an integral role in...