ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA!!!

Season 5: Episode 1: “ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA!”

1️⃣ First of all, check out BalloonFiesta.com, your #1 resource for all things Balloon Fiesta!

📚 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the world's largest hot air balloon festival, held annually each October! A 53 year-old tradition that began small in 1972 with Pilot Sid Cutter & only 13 balloons in a mall parking lot. It quickly grew in popularity, & by the year 2000, it hosted a record 1019 balloons! Today, the City of Albuquerque continues to host the festival at Balloon Fiesta Park, with 360 sprawling acres, encompassing the Anderson-Abruzzo Balloon Museum, Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavillon, Golf & Event Center, launch field, restrooms, & parking. A week long celebration featuring balloons & pilots from all over the world! Another fun fact: One of the quickest ways to offend a local is to call it “Balloon Festival” instead of “Balloon Fiesta.” It’s ALWAYS “fiesta!”

ℹ️ For a successful experience at the Balloon Fiesta, it’s recommended that guests try to attend at least 3 days worth of events minimum, as weather can be unpredictable, & you’ll want to have the best chance of actually seeing balloons launch during your visit. Also, for specialized tickets & accommodations in general, it’s recommended you book months or even a year in advance so you don’t miss out! Shuttle service is also recommended, as parking can quickly become limited. Also note, there are specially themed days & events that may sell out quicker than others.

🎠 Some of the many ACTIVITIES at Balloon Fiesta include: Drone Light Shows, Dawn Patrol, Morning Glow, National Anthem performances, Mass Ascension, Special Shape Rodeo, Special Shape Glowdeo, Chainsaw Carving Exhibitions & Auctions, entertainment at the Main Street Stage, Team Frastrax Skydiving, Twilight Twinkle Glow, Afterglow Fireworks, Fiesta de Los Globitos (remote control ballooning), Fiesta of Wheels Car Shows, Balloon Fiesta pin trading, the Balloon Discovery Center, artisan tents & shopping, food trucks, & much more!

🚐 RVING AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK:
From dry camping, starting at $60/night, to the “President’s Compound” at $300/ night, there are several options for RVing on campus. Reservations usually open in mid-January, & book-up quickly, so head over to BalloonFiesta.com to reserve your spot!

🎈 HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES:
Rainbow Ryders, Inc. is the official & ONLY authorized ride company for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Ride tickets cost between $300-600/ person based on shared vs. private experiences, packages, & inclusions. Flight options include: Mass Ascension ride, sunset ride, or Dawn Patrol ride. Rides last between 3-5 hours, & launch from Balloon Fiesta Park. For more information visit RainbowRyders.com.

Living in the area, it has become such a joy to share in this delightful New Mexican tradition each year!

📝 Notes:

➡️BALLOON FIESTA PARK
5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87133
Mailing Address: 4401 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Balloon fiesta.com
balloons@balloonfiesta.com
rvspace@balloonfiesta.com
(505)821-1000
Toll Free: 1(800)422-7277

➡️RAINBOW RYDERS, INC.
(505)823-1111
Toll Free: 1-800-725-2477
RainbowRyders.com
flightinfo@rainbowryders.com

📍Featured Places:
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque, New Mexico

🎼 by Epidemic Sound:
-“Penguin Fiesta” (Magnofield), “San Juan” (El Equipo Del Norte), “Finetuned Fiesta” (Dusty Decks), “Boleros y Caricias” (Master One)

🔊 Sound Effects by Epidemic Sound.

🎥 Photo, Video, & Audio Clips:
-BalloonFiesta.com

[*Note: We do not own the rights to these clips.]

🎨Graphics by:
-Canva & Premiere Pro

🗺 Maps & Brochures:
-BalloonFiesta.com

📰 Information Sources:
-BalloonFiesta.com, RainbowRyders.com, Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, “The Locals,” &
personal experience :)