Save The Date
Join us October 1-9, 2022, for the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Start your planning for the festivities which all start on Saturday, October 1, and include the magical Mass Ascension! The 50th event schedule is now available on www.balloonfiesta.com.
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Balloon Fiesta Insider
Start your planning for the 50th Balloon Fiesta using our updated website at www.balloonfiesta.com The website now reflects artwork for the 50th event, as well as updated event information. Check out the new video in the home page banner, an updated event schedule and information to help you plan for reserving an RV space. The website also contains more information about VIP programs such as the Concierge Program, Chasers’ Club and the Gondola Club. Start planning your trip today at www.balloonfiesta.com.
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Merchandise Update
Hot item alert! Just in time for the cold weather, Balloon Fiesta’s new Chili Pepper long-sleeve tee shirt has arrived! The tee shirt’s fun design incorporates two New Mexico icons, balloons and chile. And the best part about it? No need to pick sides for the age-old question in New Mexico: red or green? Both are featured! Shop this shirt today at www.ballooonfiestastuff.com or at Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop, located at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.
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Heading into the end of the year, please note the following key dates for Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop:
- December 14, 2021, online ordering will close to allow for items to arrive in time for the holidays. December 17, the last day for pick up, in-store or curbside
- December 18, 2021, Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop will close for year-end inventory
- January 3, 2022, Balloon Fiesta’s Gift Shop reopens
Keep in mind that there will not be a December sale this year. So, purchase your Balloon Fiesta items before they are gone!
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Inside the Basket
Taylor Caldwell has been a part of the Albuquerque ballooning community since she was a child. And now, she has just wrapped up her first Balloon Fiesta as the organization’s receptionist.
In this month’s Inside the Basket, Taylor shares more about how she became involved with Balloon Fiesta and her answers to the most-asked, guest questions.
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November 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 November. Thank you to Instagram user @ttomab!
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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
The 49th event was a great success for our sponsors. The event provided exposure opportunities to an estimated 783,866 guests through balloon banners, hospitality tents, booths on Main Street, signage throughout the park and more! As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2022, updated sponsor pricing and information has been added to the Balloon Fiesta website. Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 50th event? Please contact Stephanie Prendergast at sponsorship@balloonfiesta.com to discuss opportunities for your company. More information can be found at https://balloonfiesta.com/Sponsorship-Opportunities
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For a complete list of Balloon Fiesta sponsors, click here.
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