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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...

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...