Any local will tell you that October is the most beautiful time of year in New Mexico, made so in large part by the much-anticipated sight of colorful balloons punctuating the skyline. During this season, the sky is bluer, the days are gentler, and the mornings crisper -- almost as though the landscape has taken a deep sigh -- and on the desert’s warm breath sails the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
2024 Schedule of Events
Saturday
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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Opening Ceremonies
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America's Challenge Gas Balloon Inflation
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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America's Challenge Gas Balloon Launch
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading located at the Group Tour Tent at the north end of Main Street
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Monday
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Ascension-Balloon Launch
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Tuesday
Coca-Cola Day
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Ascension-Balloon Launch
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Wednesday
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Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension
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Thursday
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Ascension-Balloon Launch
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Friday
Kids' Day Presented by Chick-fil-A®
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Kids' Day Goodie Bag Distribution Begins
South of Main Street Stage
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Ascension-Balloon Launch
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Saturday
ExxonMobil Day
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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Balloon Fiesta Pin Trading
(Group Tour Tent north end of Main Street)
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Fiestas de Los Globitos RC Balloon Glow
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Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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AfterGlow™ Fireworks Show
Sunday
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Drone Light Show sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
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Krispy Kreme Morning Glow
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