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 checked out the new Balloon Fiesta Podcast, A View from Lift Off Lane? It is a great way to get updates about the event as you make plans to attend the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. New episodes “drop” on the 15th and last day of the month.
The current episode includes interviews with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Associate Event Director Jennifer Garcia and Shamaine Giannini, who coordinates the guest experience for Gondola Club, Chasers' Club & Glamping.
Also, we have a special guest, the President and CEO of Visit Albuquerque, Tania Armenta. Ms. Armenta offers some great ideas when visitors are booking travel, lodging and activities that complement Balloon Fiesta.
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Balloon Fiesta Insider
Spring is in the air, and so are our friends, the bees! No, we’re not talking about “Joelly” and “Joey Bee,” but rather New Mexico honeybees! Found at Balloon Fiesta’s warehouse were between 60 and 80 thousand bees, looking for a hive. Luckily, Balloon Fiesta team members were able to help them find a home. Our team worked with ABQ Hive Rental to re-locate the colony to a hive of their own, away from Balloon Fiesta, and incorporate them into their organization’s Hive Rental program for beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers.
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Merchandise Update
COMING SOON: We’re excited to share a sneak peek of some new, fun and colorful Balloon Fiesta items, expected to arrive at Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop in late summer! They will utilize color-changing technology, so that when the sunlight hits them, the color of the product will change. Stay tuned for the official reveal of these products, in the coming months! To browse other available merchandise, visit www.balloonfiestastuff.com.
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Inside the Basket
Victoria Schultz is a Balloon Fiesta Navigator and the co-team lead for Balloon Fiesta’s Trolley Team.
In this month’s Inside the Basket, she shares more about her typical day during Balloon Fiesta and how those who are interested in becoming a part of the Trolley Team, can do so!
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May in Ballooning
On May 21, 2000 Lindsay Muir set the duration world record for an AX-10 type balloon, by flying for 19 hours, 7 minutes and 55 seconds. Muir took flight in Paddock Wood, Kent, with the hopes of flying for 24 hours and crossing the Channel to France. In spite of bad weather, she landed safely, near Lisbourg in France. This record is still upheld today. Learn more about this flight, here: http://old.fai.org/records/news-of-records/39581-21-may-2000-lindsay-muir-record
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May 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 May. Thank you to Facebook user Alan Wintz!
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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
Arizona Tile is a retailer that provides slab and tile resources to those building a dream space or renovating an older living area, as well as serving as a source for technical information to commercial developers, designers and architects. Their organization will sponsor a balloon at Balloon Fiesta for the first time, during the 49thevent. This sponsorship will allow their customers and staff an opportunity to be a part of a world-renowned event. They look forward to enjoying the balloons! We thank them for their support!
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For a complete list of Balloon Fiesta sponsors, click here.
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