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Save The Date
Join us October 4-12, 2025 for the 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
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Balloon Fiesta Insider
Did you participate in the Balloon Fiesta Selfie Scavenger Hunt this year? Inside the 2024 Balloon Fiesta Program, 20 scavenger hunt clues were given, signified with the Fiesta Balloon logo. Each clue led to a location at the Balloon Fiesta Park or around Albuquerque. After finding the location, guests were encouraged to snap a selfie with the answer to the clue/location in the background and post the photo on social media, tagging Balloon Fiesta with #balloonfiesta.
Below are the answers to the first 10 scavenger hunt clues. We will release the following 10 in next month’s newsletter. Thank you to everyone who participated during the 52nd event!
1. Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion
2. Walk of Fame Bricks
3. Pilot Briefing Tower
4. Sawmill Market
5. North Merchandise Tent
6. Bosque Open Space
7. Lost & Found-Public Safety
8. Fireworks
9. Balloon Discovery Center
10. Drone Show
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Merchandise Update
Get ready for the upcoming Merchandise Sales!
Special Black Friday sale starting November 27! The Black Friday sale will be online only at BalloonFiestaStuff.com until December 1. Look for discounts up to 50% off. All orders will be processed starting Monday, December 2.
The December Sale returns starting December 13! The online-only sale will launch at 8 p.m. The December Sale will close at 8 a.m. on December 17. Expect even larger discounts on any remaining items!
For both sales, items will be available for shipping or pickup at the Balloon Fiesta gift shop. Please do not try to pick up your items until after receiving the email that items are ready for pick up. Special weekend pick-up hours are available Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All pick-up orders must be picked up by 5 p.m. December 20.
For more information about upcoming hours/dates, see the 2024 Holiday Hours calendar below!
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Inside the Basket
Each year, Balloon Fiesta welcomes and works with members of the media during the event from all media platforms including broadcast, print, photography and digital media. These members embark on the exciting challenge of showcasing the vibrant colors, dynamic movements, and magical moments that define this iconic event.
In this edition of Inside the Basket, we hear from Doug Hinebaugh, a photographer and social media manager. Doug shares his experience at the 52nd Balloon Fiesta and provides insights for guests and photographers planning to attend next year’s Balloon Fiesta.
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This Month in Ballooning
November 21st is Montgolfier Day, when we celebrate the first untethered manned flight in a hot air balloon, which took place on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France. Physicist Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes piloted the balloon, which was designed by brothers Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. The balloon was made of silk and paper and reached an altitude of at least 500 feet. It traveled about 5.5 miles before landing safely after 25 minutes.
The flight was witnessed by thousands of people, including the royal family and Benjamin Franklin. It inspired a ballooning craze and paved the way for many advancements in aviation. To celebrate the flight, the pilots offered champagne to local farmers who were suspicious of the balloon descending from the sky. This tradition continues to this day!
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Photo-of-the-Month
We have received some beautiful pictures of this year's events, submitted through Balloon Fiesta's social media! Below is the photo chosen for November. Thank you to Facebook user Jenette White!
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Sponsor Spotlight
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNM HSC) is the academic health care leader in New Mexico. UNM HSC combines its three mission areas – education, research, and patient care – to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care and health care workforce development. UNM HSC exists to lead New Mexico toward health equity through the integration of care delivery, education, discovery and innovation, and advocacy and partnerships. UNM HSC celebrates the diverse cultures and history of the state while creating an inclusive and compassionate community that makes UNM Health Sciences an extraordinary place to study, work, and serve. The UNM Health Science Center is formed by the UNM Health system including UNM Hospital, UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center among other UNM Academic and Research areas. The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has been a sponsor of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® for 11 years. Their sponsorship includes sponsoring a balloon and corporate tent for the duration of the event. UNM Health Sciences is a proud supporter of the event, as it not only positively impacts the community, but builds a huge sense of pride locally. It allows UNM Health Sciences the opportunity to interact with the public, provide information about services, and build internal morale. UNM HSC’s favorite part of being involved with the event is the State Pride, City Pride, and Lobo Pride – the Balloon Fiesta hosts such an impactful event for New Mexico. Our state has a unique community and culture, and this event brings people from all over the world to observe the beauty and diversity of the Midwest. UHC HSC is proud to be a part of something so special. We thank them for their support!
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Official e-newsletter of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil.
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