Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

"October 5, 2024 - Magical 9 day event . . . Add it to your “ Bucket List” 😃👍🏼❤️ WOW! We bussed in from Maryland , to spend 2 sessions over 2 days ! ( good tip, in case of high wind or rain. . . Balloons won’t lift off) Morning session is before Sunrise to noon! Evening session is 3pm to 9 pm . . . Buy tickets for a session ! Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta started 1972, over 50 years growing to 600 balloons of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Over 30 balloons sponsored by different countries! It’s pricey, worth it! You can bring in food & beverages to save money. ( No alcohol) T"

6 months ago

"A very beautiful event, I would go again every year, but my family and I paid for the Park and Ride and left from the Cottonwood Mall. To get there it was excellent, they dropped us off at the entrance, but on the way back we walked a lot. We paid the P&R to avoid lines and the return buses are very far away. If I had taken the car I would have walked the same distance from the parking lot to the entrance or exit. Please improve that for next year."

6 months ago

"The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was a truly magical experience! The weather was perfect, providing clear skies and pleasant temperatures, making it an ideal day for balloon watching. Parking was a breeze, with no issues at all, which was a relief given the large number of attendees. One of the highlights was watching the new Smokey Bear balloon as it prepared for takeoff. It was fascinating to see the intricate process involved in getting these magnificent balloons ready for flight. The special shape balloons were breathtaking, each one unique and adding to the vibrant tapestry of"

6 months ago