ABQ Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

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4.7/5
(734) · Festival in Albuquerque, United States
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Imagine over 500 colorful hot air balloons rising up at dawn over the New Mexico landscape… there's truly nothing like it, and the place to experience …

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Jan 28, 2025
The International Balloon Fiesta was simply amazing! So much fun. It is a major event, however, so to avoid lines for food, etc. you should consider purchasing the VIP pavilion tickets. Reasonably…Full review by C2J4H
Nov 20, 2024
A wish list item, I was grateful to experience this incredible balloon fiesta which began in 1972 with 13 balloons launching out of a shopping mall parking lot. It has grown into a 9 day event with o…Full review by Robyne R
Oct 28, 2024
With a little planning, this is an awesome experience--especially the predawn activities and mass ascension (550 balloons this year?) The drone show and early test ascension by 10 or 12 balloons whi…Full review by travelerhugh
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When does this event occur?
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First 2 weekends in October and the week in between
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If it is raining will the balloons still go up?
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I'm not certain about this....you should contact the fiesta web site. I would think it the rain is light and no thunderstorms the balloons would fly, but contact the fiesta folks...
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Hoping to bring a group of special needs travelers. Getting to the festival at the crack of dawn isn't really an option, even …
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Hoping to bring a group of special needs travelers. Getting to the festival at the crack of dawn isn't really an option, even 7am is too early for some. If we get to the festival grounds at 10am, will the balloons still be in the air? Would it be better to get tickets for the evening session?
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If early morning isn't an option for you, consider the afternoon session. I'm sure it's not as dramatic since you don't see the balloons launching in the early dawn sky, but it's still …
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If early morning isn't an option for you, consider the afternoon session. I'm sure it's not as dramatic since you don't see the balloons launching in the early dawn sky, but it's still something to see.
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I have tickets for General Admission. Should I take lawn chairs?
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Yes, always bring something to sit on (There are benches but they are taken up fast)
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Answer by Nate J · Oct 23, 2024
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