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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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
Jun 8, 2024
We were lucky to go to the 51st year of the ABQ Balloon Festival. The themes were huge given New Mexico's Area 51 and the overlap with the annular eclipse (ring of fire). Because we were there the … Full review by worktotravel14
Apr 6, 2024
This event is a must! I finally decided to attend when it coincided with the annular eclipse and really enjoyed the experience. The mass ascension at sunrise was almost overwhelming. Full review by Voyage64415749817
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!
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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At ten AM you would missed the balloons going up. The consessions will be own but the balloons will hardly be flying or just a few will be up. In the evening, you will see the night …
At ten AM you would missed the balloons going up. The consessions will be own but the balloons will hardly be flying or just a few will be up. In the evening, you will see the night flow but the balloons will just be tethered not flying. The balloons are amazing try to get there by 8 am at the latest. Good luck and you will enjoy it.
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