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Balloon Fiesta 2018

Any local will tell you that October is the most beautiful time of year in New Mexico, made so in large part by the much anticipated sight of colorful balloons punctuating the skyline. During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper — almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh — and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For nearly half a century, this age-old form of flight, which has captured the human imagination for hundreds of years, is celebrated in a 9-day event that draws the devout, the curious and the novice balloonists to the world-famous Balloon Fiesta Park.

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an incredible event to witness. Full of wonder and excitement, this event can be a little daunting to navigate. Here is an excellent resource to help you plan your trip.

2018 Guest Guide

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