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   Does Albuquerque have a hot air balloon festival?

   • Over the years, Albuquerque has hosted additional hot air balloon festivals including two gas balloon World Championships and two editions of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the world's oldest and most prestigious gas balloon competition.

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   What is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta?

   • The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during early October. The Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event occurring in the first full week of October, and has over 500 hot air balloons each year, far from its beginnings of merely 13 balloons in 1972.

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   When did the world hot air balloon championships start in Albuquerque?

   • The next year Albuquerque hosted the first World Hot-Air Balloon Championships in February and the fiesta became an international event. In 1975 Albuquerque was looking at hosting the World Championships again, but the event was scheduled for October. So the fiesta was moved to correspond with the championships.

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   When was the first balloon event held in Albuquerque?

   • The first gathering of 13 balloons in 1972 was held in the parking lot of Coronado Center Mall in Albuquerque. The following year, 13 countries took part in the "First World Hot Air Balloon Championship", the world's largest ballooning event, held at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. By 1978 Albuquerque was playing host to 273 entries.

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   How many hot air balloons are there in Albuquerque?

   • The sight of 500 balloons in the sky is as breathtaking for first-time visitors as it continues to be for veteran Albuquerque hot air balloon festival attendees. Balloon Glow® and other events are held in the evenings of the balloon fiesta in Albuquerque.

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   When is the best time to go ballooning in Albuquerque?

   • While each season has wonderful and unique qualities, Albuquerque's fall months just might be the most exciting time of the year. When the temperatures start to drop, the balloons will soon rise! The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ®, Oct. 5-13, 2024, is the largest ballooning event in the world.

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2. www.visitalbuquerque.org › balloon-fiestaAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | Spectacular Event ...

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   Plan now to attend the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Powered by ExxonMobil and be part of the world’s largest hot-air balloon festival. Walk among the moving picture show of hot air balloons lifting gently through the crisp, fall air.

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   The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during early October. The Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event occurring in the first full week of October, and has over 500 hot air balloons each year, far from its beginnings of merely 13 balloons in 1972. [ 1 ]

4. www.visitalbuquerque.org › fall › balloon-fiestaAlbuquerque Balloon Festival | Visit Albuquerque

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   Over the years, Albuquerque has hosted additional hot air balloon festivals including two gas balloon World Championships and two editions of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett, the world's oldest and most prestigious gas balloon competition.

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   Aug 14, 2024 · A great tip is to book a hot air balloon for the EARLY part of your Albuquerque Albuquerque Balloon Festival vacation. So that way if your flight is delayed or rescheduled you won’t miss it! Also book well in advance to avoid disappointment!

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   Oct 8, 2024 · The balloon fiesta, held Oct. 5-13, is the "world's largest gathering to celebrate hot air balloons" and balloonists, according to the festival website. This year's edition featured 106...

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   Sep 9, 2024 · The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta ®, Oct. 5-13, 2024, is the largest ballooning event in the world. What started with 13 balloons in a mall parking lot in 1972 has flourished into a world-class event, with hundreds of balloons dotting the skies every year.

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   Milestones. 1972- 13 balloons gather at Coronado Center to celebrate KOB’s 50th Anniversary. 1973- Albuquerque hosts the First World Hot Air Balloon Championship at the Fairgrounds. 1975- Event moves from February to October and from Fairgrounds to Simms Field. 1976- AIBF Incorporates as a non-profit. 1978- First KeyGrab competition.