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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...

Organization Thanks Leadership and Service of Outgoing Board Members Albuquerque, NM – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world’s largest hot air ballooning event, is a 501(c)3 Not-for-Profit Corporation that is guided year-round by a dedicated...

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...