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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

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Tripadvisor (722) · 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 … See more

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Oct 5, 2024
What an absolute disaster. The Albuquerque Balloon Festival's park-and-ride was the most incompetent, disorganized mess I've ever experienced. I arrived at 4 AM and stood in a gigantic line for 90 mi… Full review by Matt V
Oct 5, 2024
Ridiculous traffic control. Main road to grounds closed. 3 lanes of traffic diverted to Rt 423. Moved 0.7 miles in 1 hour and 15 minutes. Gave up and re-routed back to where we are staying. What… Full review by RicochetRabbit1
Aug 15, 2024
This was magical! I have never seen so many hot air balloons in my life. There are so many festivities before the actual event. If you are in Albuquerque in late October you should definitely attend. Full review by sonic619
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If it is raining will the balloons still go up?
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The balloons will not go up in bad weather, wind, or rain. They have cancelled 2 days so far during this 2022 fiesta but the weather looks like it’s improving for the rest of the event. Enjoy!
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Answer by Sybil S · Oct 6, 2022
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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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It may depend on the day. While the balloons are supposed to launch, on a windy day they won't be able to. But that's something you can't predict. As others stated, most …
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It may depend on the day. While the balloons are supposed to launch, on a windy day they won't be able to. But that's something you can't predict. As others stated, most balloons will have launched, and some even landed back at the grounds or elsewhere, others will stay tethered to the ground. Each day is a special event. We went on a day where the balloons were competing in a competition of games. They will launch, and try to re-land in the field while accomplishing a task for points. Check out the events schedule for each day to see what might be a good fit.
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What are the dates for 2022? Can I book hotel and buy tickets for the balloon fest
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Hi! The 50th Balloon Fiesta is scheduled to take place October 1-9, 2022. Tickets will be available for purchase in April.
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Answer by Balloon F · Jan 11, 2022
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Can you take balloon rides at the festival
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Hi! Balloon rides at Balloon Fiesta can be booked directly through Rainbow Ryders.
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