When did ABQ Balloon Fiesta start?
April 8, 1972
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta/First event date
How long has Balloon Fiesta been going on?
The Balloon Fiesta started with 13 balloons in 1972. By 1978, it was the largest ballooning event in the world with 273 entries, and now attendance has grown to hundreds of balloons and thousands of pilots participating.
Why is the Balloon Fiesta held in October?
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.
Is the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Cancelled?
Oct 2 – Oct 10, 2021
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta/Date
How much does it cost to get into the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?
The 2019 event generated $186.82 Million into the Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico economies…..Tickets for 49th Balloon Fiesta to go on Sale July 2.
| General Admission | |
|---|---|
| Single-Session Adult (13 years & older) | $15 |
| Park & Ride (includes general admission) | |
| Adult-Advanced Purchase | $22 |
| Adult-Day of Purchase | $25 |
What do you wear to the Balloon Fiesta?
You’ll definitely want comfortable long pants. Tops – A long-sleeved t-shirt (one per day), sweater or sweatshirt, and a warm jacket. Shoes – I strongly recommend athletic shoes or other closed-toed shoes. You’re roaming around in the darkness with thousands of other people, and everyone’s looking up.
Is Albuquerque having the Balloon Fiesta this year?
Albuquerque, NM -The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is set to launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 2-10, 2021. The 49th event, themed “Time Flies,” will feature more than 600 hot air balloons, of which 100 are anticipated to be special shaped balloons.
Is Albuquerque having the Balloon Festival 2021?
When is the 50th anniversary of the Balloon Fiesta?
The five-part series will continue through 2022, the 50th Balloon Fiesta. If you’d like to read more about the AIBF posters, check out the 2015 Official Program for an article by Ty Young.
What are the posters for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?
There are many other posters out there. For instance, Mark Pacan created Special Shape posters for AIBF from 1994-2001. They are featured in this collection. One item of note. The 2018 poster is the first in a series reliving the Wyle E. Coyote and Roadrunner theme from the early days.
Is there a Roadrunner on a Balloon Fiesta poster?
Trivia note: all posters, since 2006, when Balloon Fiesta assumed production of the posters from ProCreations, have included a roadrunner somewhere in the image. While some are obvious, others are cleverly hidden. There are many other posters out there.