Save The Date
Join us October 2-10, 2021, for the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2021 theme is "Time Flies!" Start your planning for the festivities which all start on Saturday, October 2, and include the awe-inspiring Mass Ascension! Here is a link to the 2021 event schedule: https://balloonfiesta.com/Event-Schedule
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A view from Lift-Off Lane
Have you listened to the newest episode of A View from Lift-Off Lane, Balloon Fiesta’s official podcast? The current episode includes an interview with Balloon Fiesta Heritage Committee member, Dick Brown, as he takes a trip down memory lane and talks more about Balloon Fiesta, its history and Balloon Fiesta Park’s 25th anniversary.
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Balloon Fiesta Insider
Pilot announcements for the 49th event have begun on Balloon Fiesta’s social media! In these, we share which pilots and balloons will participate this year! Tune in daily to Balloon Fiesta’s Facebook and Twitter pages for pictures of the balloons, and information on where each of the pilots are based. For other behind-the-scenes looks at Balloon Fiesta, be sure to follow us on our newly launched TikTok page!
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Merchandise Update
Planning for your Balloon Fiesta trip and ready to purchase tickets? Be sure to take advantage of our four-pack of General Admission tickets! This pack is available through Balloon Fiesta's Gift Shop and offers the tickets at a 20 percent discount. This means that you can purchase four tickets for $48 instead of $60. This offer is only available through Labor Day, so take advantage of it today at www.balloonfiestastuff.com or at Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop, located at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87113.
Additionally, we have received the new 2022 Balloon Fiesta calendar, celebrating and helping to track the days leading up to the 50th event. Take in each day with a breath-taking Balloon Fiesta scene. Included with the calendar, is 50 minutes of gorgeous Balloon Fiesta footage. Purchase yours at www.balloonfiestastuff.com or in-person, at our Gift Shop.
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Inside the Basket
Denise Winn is a Balloon Fiesta Navigator who has been involved with the event since 1986.
In this month’s Inside the Basket, Denise explains how volunteering at Balloon Fiesta has created an opportunity to create memories with her family and meet friends from around the world.
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July Photo-of-the-Month
We have received some beautiful pictures of past years' events, submitted through Balloon Fiesta's social media! Below is the photo chosen for July. Thank you to Facebook user Lance Motta-Vilensky!
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Do you have a Balloon Fiesta photo that you’re proud of? Share your favorite Balloon Fiesta image on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag our page for a chance to be featured in next month’s newsletter!
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Read all about it
Check out the latest media coverage about Balloon Fiesta
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Sponsor Spotlight
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For a complete list of Balloon Fiesta sponsors, click here.
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