Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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4401 Alameda Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
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 it is each October at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Spectators and balloon pilots from all over the world gather (some even camping in their RVs) to watch mass ascensions held in the mornings and night events like a 'glowdeo' held in the evening. Music stages are set up during the day and performers stroll through the festival crowds. Every year the Balloon Fiesta kicks off on the first Saturday of October and continues for nine days.

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4.0295 reviews
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Doreen T.
11/4/2025

This event has been on my travel bucket list for years, and we finally made it happen in 2025! We were incredibly lucky with the weather since our visit was short, from late Thursday night to...

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Martin T.
10/28/2025

I am reviewing the Gondola Club We went for the Breakfast session and they advertised and I paid for Omelet station No Omelet station. That sucks as they said they would have one Nothing else in...

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Hayley N.
10/20/2025

This was my second time being able to attend the Balloon Fiesta. It's truly a magical experience and is most definitely something that is a must-see event in a lifetime. Balloonists are always...

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Karen F.
10/20/2025

Finally checked off a bucket list item! If you ever get the chance - definitely go to this event. And plan to be there at least a few days, in case weather messes with the schedule (as happened...

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Paul L.
10/14/2025

Years ago, I had a friend who had this event on her priority list. This is a thrilling annual event and, if you can survive the truly hellish attempts at parking, I think this is a must-see...

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