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The Official Twitter Account of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil. Join us October 5-13, 2024, 52nd Annual #BalloonFiesta .
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You know you live in an amazing place when 7 nearby facilities open their doors at any hour to help pilots & crew dry out 50 massive hot air balloons! Rain or shine, New Mexicans support
#BalloonFiesta
!
#ProjectDryOut
#community
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It was wonderful to have a visit from
@joannagaines
@chipgaines
! Pictured here with board president Ty Young & family.
#balloonfiesta
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Thank you to each and every pilot, crew member, guest, volunteer, sponsor and
#BalloonFiesta
supporter. We would not have had such a wonderful event without you! We hope you enjoyed and look forward to seeing you next year. The 2020 Balloon Fiesta will take place October 3-11.
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Sunday Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension
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Our team at Balloon Fiesta is heartbroken to learn of the fatal balloon accident that took place in Albuquerque on Saturday morning. As officials work to determine what happened, we will keep our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of those involved.
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This balloon was
#bornatfiesta
, built in 9 days at the 49th
#BalloonFiesta
, and unveiled today in anticipation of the 50th event, scheduled to take place October 1-9, 2022!
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The numbers are in! The 2023 balloon fiesta had a record high 968,516 estimated guest visits at this year’s event! Were you at
#BalloonFiesta
this year?
.
Photo Credit: Thomas Brooks
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Dawn Patrol has launched. The Pilot Briefing is completed and the green flag is going up!
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What a sight to see this morning, day 7 of
#balloonfiesta
is a beauty! Can you spot the famous Chic-I-Boom balloon? She's known for being the first special shape to attend Balloon Fiesta, back in the early 80s - we loved her then, we love her now!
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Happy
#CincodeMayo
! Here’s a picture of the adorable Mexican Doll balloon that first joined us in 2017.
Photo Credit: Bennie Bos
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A pretty cool
#DawnPatrol
show this morning. Hot air balloons are lingering over
#BalloonFiesta
park
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The 49th Balloon Fiesta is being postponed to October 2-10, 2021. The health & safety of our pilots, guests, volunteers, sponsors & staff are our top concerns. While this is a difficult decision, we must stay dedicated to upholding that commitment.
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Great Mass Ascension today & exciting day of balloon competitions! Thanks to our wonderful guests and pilots!
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Good morning from Balloon Fiesta Park! Stay tuned for more updates.
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Good morning from Balloon Fiesta Park! We're excited for Day 1. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Welcome Pilot Andrew Holly of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Andrew flies the balloon Tall Steve.
#BalloonFiesta
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Green flag! Balloon Fiesta Park open for launch. Balloon of the day is inflating.
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Thank you to all who came out this morning and last night. The weather has not been on our side and both events will count as rainchecks. Admission passes can be used for another session this year (Saturday’s balloon glow or Sunday’s farewell ascension).
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Balloon Fiesta has closed the RV and Camping Reservations for the 2023 event. According to Staylist, when online reservations opened at 9am the website site was receiving 2.5 million requests a second for reservations; 60,436 were different users.
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Thank you Elaine, over 3 decades of flying
@balloonfiesta
! Awesome photo
@rosalesquique
!
Retiring Albuquerque pilot Elaine Thacher, 85, fires up the burners on her hot air balloon Saturday morning. For Thacher, the 50th
@balloonfiesta
will be her last.
#abq
#nm
#nmwx
#ballooning
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We are so happy you enjoyed it and hope you'll join us again!
Chip has always talked about the
@balloonfiesta
& how he went as a little kid growing up in Albuquerque. He surprised us all this weekend & we finally got to experience the magic of this special place. Now I get why he still talks about it forty some years later ✨
@chipgaines
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Mark your calendars! Next year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be held on October 5-13th, 2024. Hope to see you there! More information on our website. Link in bio.
#BalloonFiesta
Photo Credit: Don Henderson
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We want to express our sincere gratitude to each and every one of our pilots, sponsors, guests, volunteers and followers who have supported us during this past week. Postponing the 49th event was a difficult decision but with your continued support, we’ll continue moving forward.
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Welcome Pilot Mike Shrum of Box Elder, South Dakota. Mike flies the balloon La Ristra.
#BalloonFiesta
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Tickets for tonight's event can be used for tomorrow's session
#raincheck
. We missed the balloons tonight but are grateful for the show our NM sunset gave us!
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Love is in the air! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Photo credit: Victor Banta
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Gas balloons are heading to the launch platform! Wishing all the Gordon Bennett Race teams a safe flight. Follow the race: . Fireworks to begin about one and a half hour after first gas balloon launches.
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Green flag is up! We're looking forward to today's special shapes!
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Severe weather anticipated at Balloon Fiesta Park: Seek shelter in car, tent, building or buses that will be located at the north end of the field
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Caption this! Balloon Fiesta Official Photographer Nienke Bos took this amazing photo.
#BalloonFiesta
http://t.co/vE8BNAFEZR
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A passing shower put the dust down and left us a great rainbow 🌈
#BalloonFiesta
pilot Briefing at 5:30pm
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The key to success at Balloon Fiesta: come prepared!
● Dress in layers! Temperatures range from 40°F in the mornings to 70°F midday.
● Bring water and comfortable walking shoes.
● Expect backpacks and coolers to be searched upon entry.
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Welcome Pilot James Cassell of Albuquerque, New Mexico. James flies the balloon Beagle Maximus.
#BalloonFiesta
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Welcome Pilot Beth Wright-Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beth flies the balloon Smokey Bear.
#BalloonFiesta
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Taking some time this morning to reflect on last year’s
#balloonfiesta
event.
Photo taken at the 2022 Balloon Fiesta by Jennifer Becher– 1st place Photo Contest Winner in the Cindy Petrehn Memorial Photo Contest – Mass Ascension Category.
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Last Call! We’re looking for our
#BalloonFiesta
veterans to share their favorite last-minute tips for this year’s newcomers!
Photo Credit: Bennie Boss
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Green flag is going up! Looking forward to a beautiful day two at Balloon Fiesta Park!
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Welcome Pilot Trent Bishop of Columbus, Ohio. Trent flies the balloon Darth Vader.
#BalloonFiesta
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Welcome Pilot Travis Vencel of Bloomington, Indiana. Travis flies the balloon UNM.
#BalloonFiesta
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As we wait for more information on this morning's launch...join us in enjoying some cool pics of our amazing Dawn Patrol earlier this morning!
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Taking in another gorgeous dawn patrol 🌄
Photo taken at the 2019
#BalloonFiesta
by Alessa Kluge
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Good morning from Balloon Fiesta Park! The grass on the launch field is very wet. Please use caution as you walk around. More information on flying conditions will be available after pilot briefing at 6 a.m.
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The Pilot's Briefing has ended and the Green Flag is up!
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Green flag on the field! Day 1 is a go. Opening ceremonies to begin shortly!
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General Admission tickets for the 10/10 morning session can be used for raincheck entry to a session of your choice at the 50th event in 2022. Details about redeeming will be available at a later date.
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Good morning from Balloon Fiesta Park! Day one of the 49th Balloon Fiesta. Pilot briefing is at 6 a.m. More updates to come!
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Time flies when you are having fun!! We can’t wait for the next
#Balloon
Fiesta mass ascension.
Video Credit: Bryan Snider
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Peeking ahead to March, knowing we’re one month closer to the 50th
#BalloonFiesta
!
Photo credit: Andrew Latshaw
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Welcome Pilot Beth Wright-Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Beth flies the balloon Smokey Bear.
#BalloonFiesta
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Away they go! Balloons taking off for Day 5, Flight of the Nations!
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It's the last day of Balloon Fiesta and we're excited to see what it has in store! More information on flying conditions will be available after pilot briefing.
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Wowza! The 2023 Balloon Fiesta recorded 546 hot air balloons, including 107 special shape balloons! Which balloon was your favorite this year?
Photo Credit: Triston Garcia
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Welcome Pilot Jonathan Wolfe of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jonathan flies the balloon Infinitude.
#BalloonFiesta
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Live from BalloonFiesta Kids Day Launch
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The
#BalloonFiesta
pilot briefing is underway. Pilots are being informed about flying conditions and opening ceremonies. The Chile Flight will have two flyovers
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Green flag is up! The field is open for non-competition launches. More information on competition flight will be available shortly.
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There will be no
#BalloonFiesta
flights today and competition is canceled. A static display is allowed on the launch field.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for each and every one of our pilots, sponsors, volunteers and guests who help make Balloon Fiesta the best nine days of the year!
Photo Credit: Triston Garcia
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Nice weather at Balloon Fiesta Park this evening. Green flag is up, looking forward to a beautiful Twilight Twinkle Glow!
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Green flag is up! This morning's Mass Ascension to begin shortly.
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In honor of National
#HotAirBalloon
Day, we want to see your
#BalloonFiesta
pictures! Show us your favorites!
Video taken at the 2019 Balloon Fiesta by Colibri Media House
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Weather has forced this morning's flight to be canceled, however pilots are allowed to static display.
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Love is in the air! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Photo credit: Cynthia Brittain
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Perfect
#balloonglow
this evening! Thanks to all who can to enjoy it and to our amazing pilots!
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Welcome Pilot Igor Miklousic of Zagreb, Croatia. Igor flies the balloon Celebration of Flowers.
#BalloonFiesta
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Welcome Pilot Gary Morgan of Sedona, Arizona. Gary flies the balloon Gary's Balloon.
#BalloonFiesta
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So you think the Balloon Fiesta is just about the balloons? Try again! The drone show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino, has become a pinnacle event at the Balloon Fiesta.
#BalloonFiesta
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Relationship goals.
Happy Valentines Day! If two hot air balloons can find love, you can too.
#BalloonFiesta
Photo Credit: David Rider
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Welcome Pilot Rick Dillbeck of Interlachen, Florida. Rick flies the balloon Armadillo Sheriff.
#BalloonFiesta
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Welcome Pilot Dale Ritchie of Golden, British Columbia - Canada. Dale flies the balloon Airabelle.
#BalloonFiesta
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Waiting on Dawn Patrol to send us some good news on today’s flying conditions. Day 4
#balloonfiesta
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