The event is the largest balloon festival in the world, followed by the grand est mondial air in france. Two hotair balloons participating in the annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta were involved in separate accidents tuesday, with one landing on. Since the balloon fiesta started the special shape rodeo in 1989, many events around the world have now added some kind of special shape event to their program. Oct 16, 2017 an estimated 600 hot air balloons attend the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. In october the albuquerque international balloon fiesta creates an enchanted world of special shape. Playful childrens wall decor fine art photography hot air balloons at the balloon fiesta in albuquerque, new mexico colorful kids wall art snarky bee and hummingbird your kids and you will enjoy these colorful fine art photographs of hot air balloons in playful, fun shapes. This is the place to post your photos of the albuquerque balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta announces 2017 new.
Albuquerque international balloon fiesta presented by canon. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta, new mexico, october 2012 in hd duration. The page for special shape hot air balloon lovers with news and great pictures. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta home facebook. During the 2017 fiesta, 571 brightly colored balloons along with 93 special shaped balloons converged on a 72acre. The special shape balloons may fly at all albuquerque balloon fiesta events, but two events are for special shape balloons only. Balloon fiesta park albuquerque 2020 all you need to. Oct 05, 2016 special shape balloons have graced the albuquerque international balloon fiesta with their own events since 1989, when the special shape rodeo was introduced. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place.
The photographic opportunities abound as we cover this worldclass event from the groundand become endless when we take to the skies on our own hotair balloon ride optional. Darth vader, an angry bird, flying elvis, the purple people eaterthese special shape balloons and more will fill albuquerques. Rainbow ryders is now taking bookings for the 2019 albuquerque international balloon fiesta and we invite you to take advantage of our early bird specials. Hotair balloons hit truck, power line at albuquerque event. Started in 1989, the special shape rodeos are among the most popular. Sep 21, 2017 kids and adults alike get a kick out of the special shape balloons at the albuquerque international balloon fiesta this years event brings 16 new special shapes, including one from an. The music fiesta, held this year on october 14, has also quickly. The special shape glowdeo began in 1993 and is held thursday and friday evenings. Oct, 2017 albuquerque international balloon fiesta, new mexico, october 2012 in hd duration. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta announces 2017 new special shapes bandelier elementary third grade class shares news in video albuquerque, nm the 46th albuquerque international balloon fiesta presented by canon will host international special shape balloon teams as a part of the worlds premier balloon event, october 715.
This year there are 548 regular balloons and 97 special shapes, walker said. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta can make everyone feel like a kid again, but thursday, oct. Albuquerque balloon fiesta, santa fe art and culture. The balloon fiesta began in 1972 in a mall parking lot. Balloon glow and other events are held in the evenings of the balloon fiesta in albuquerque. Find out more about this new mexico hot air balloon festival. Special shape rodeo kodak albuquerque international balloon. The official souvenir program of the 2002 albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Held each year during the first week in october, the balloon fiesta now attracts almost 600 balloons and pilots. Get the best deals on hotair balloon collectibles when. Albuquerque balloon fiesta new mexico hot air balloon festival. Kob celebrates kids day at balloon fiesta park kob 4.
Special shapes take to the skies for thursdays ascension kob 4. Your ultimate guide to the albuquerque international. Ap high winds have forced officials to cancel the special shapes glowdeo at the international balloon fiesta in albuquerque. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta wikipedia.
If youll be staying us soon, this annual festival is an absolute must for your itinerary and definitely worth the visit. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta, albuquerque, nm. Heres the link to the balloon fiesta website if you need info on this. Sep 16, 2015 the worlds biggest ballooning event the albuquerque international balloon fiesta celebrates another year with more than 550 balloons representing 18 countries and 45 states taking flight. A new roadrunner balloon and another in the form of a baby dinosaur hatching from an egg are among the new shapes scheduled to take part this year in the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The glowdeo is a night glow for the special shapes balloons. Guest guide albuquerque international balloon fiesta. See this years new special shape balloons coming to.
Today the special shape rodeo mornings and glowdeo evenings remain among the most popular events at balloon fiesta with approximately 100 shapes each year including about a dozen new shapes. The worlds biggest ballooning event the albuquerque international balloon fiesta celebrates another year with more than 550 balloons representing 18 countries and 45 states taking flight. Twentyeight shapes participated in the first event and the special shape rodeo was on solid ground. During these events, balloons with unusual shapesincluding a cow. Jun 16, 2018 albuquerque international balloon fiestaskilled pilots and crew. With 600 registered pilots at the albuquerque international balloon fiesta, doug is one of 12 pilots selected each year to work with media relations. The annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta is an extravaganza of color that celebrates the worlds oldest aviation sport. The special shape rodeo started in 1989 and now has become the most popular event at the annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta independent travel cats.
Oct 05, 2018 the 47th albuquerque international balloon fiesta is set to start saturday and will feature nearly 600 hot air balloons. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta special shapes search air balloon rides, hot air balloon. The balloon fiesta is a nineday event occurring in the first full week of october, and has over 500 hot air balloons each year. Many of these items have been collected by individuals and as we approach our 50th year, the interest in these items grows. Part of joining a balloon crew and pilot early in the morning during preparations for taking off is the work of unloading, unfurling the balloon and inflating it. Though balloon fiesta is always a source of giddy wonder for me, other locals are less enthusiastic. Balloon fiesta welcomes new special shape balloons.
An estimated 600 hot air balloons attend the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta special shapes. Special shapes balloons come alive during magical evening balloon glowdeos. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta announces 2017. Oct, 2017 the tom cat balloon looks up as left to right the joey and lilly little bee take to the sky during the morning special shape rodeo at albuquerque international balloon fiesta park on friday, oct. Special shape balloons have graced the albuquerque international balloon fiesta with their own events since 1989, when the special shape rodeo was introduced. Ap organizers of the annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta say nearly 100 special shaped hot air balloons have registered for. The official program of the 2017 albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The first special shape rodeo balloons launched on thursday and friday. For ballooning fans worldwide, the albuquerque international balloon fiesta is a pilgrimage.
The albuquerque international balloon fiesta van goghs for it. The albuquerque balloon fiesta is the world s largest hot air balloon event. Oct 04, 20 albuquerques international balloon fiesta launches this weekend. New mexicos skies burst with color during worlds largest hot air balloon festival. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta sunrise balloon ride. Special shape rodeo kodak albuquerque international balloon fiesta bertrand, jeanmichel on.
Albuquerques international balloon fiesta launches this weekend. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta special shapes glow. Since the balloon fiesta started the special shape rodeo in 1989, many. Over the years, many different items have been created to celebrate and enhance the entire experience. Bila, an 86,000cubicfoot polar bear balloon, is one of 20 new special shape balloons lined up to fly in this years albuquerque international balloon fiesta the special shapes rodeo is the. The 2020 balloon fiesta presented by canon takes place october 311, 2019 in. Explore random photos in the albuquerque balloon fiesta pool. Albuquerque woke up to a beautiful sky thursday morning with another mass ascension in the books for balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta novelty tshirt. In 2012, over 100 special shape balloons were registered. Official 2002 albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Vtg 1988 albuquerque international balloon fiesta embroidered 4 patch, new. Jul 11, 2005 explore random photos in the albuquerque balloon fiesta pool. Get the best deals on hotair balloon collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at.
Posterazzi pddus32cba0091 usa, new mexico, albuquerque international balloon fiesta photo print, 18 x 24, multi. See hotair balloons decorate the sky at the albuquerque international balloon fiesta, learn about the history of the pueblo indians and discover santa fe. Nov 18, 2012 the special shape balloons may fly at all albuquerque balloon fiesta events, but two events are for special shape balloons only. May 02, 2016 the official souvenir program of the 2002 albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta presented by. Official 2017 albuquerque international balloon fiesta. It s held each year during the first week of october. Twenty new special shapes are coming to this years albuquerque international balloon fiesta. High winds cancel albuquerque balloon fiestas evening event. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta special shapes youtube. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta special.
The tom cat balloon looks up as left to right the joey and lilly little bee take to the sky during the morning special shape rodeo at albuquerque international. This was my 2nd time attending the hot air balloon fiesta and the 2nd. Balloon fiesta park albuquerque 2020 all you need to know. Hundreds of balloons take to the air in the early morning hours weather permitting, also called a mass ascension. Shortly after moving back to new mexico i was in a meeting with the editor of a local publication and a representative from the city of albuquerque discussing upcoming events. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. Balloon enthusiasts fill the launch field and walk among the tethered balloons of every color, shape and size. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta announces 2017 new special shapes.
New animals, fun characters and even an emoji hot air balloon will make their debut at balloon fiesta next month. Trace native american life back hundreds of years and learn how puebloans have managed to retain their lands and traditions for centuries. This year is the 45th year of the balloon fiesta and its the flagship event in the state of nm. The annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta is one of the most worldfamous balloon festivals, generally held the first and second weeks of october each year. New special shapes to debut at international balloon fiesta. Make offer michelin man triple albuquerque fiesta special shape balloon pin. Ap organizers of the annual albuquerque international balloon fiesta say nearly 100 special shaped hot air balloons have registered for this years event, including more. Special shapes take to the skies for thursdays ascension. In doing so, he provides color, commentary, and rides to local, national, and international media representatives who are on assignment covering balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta 2016 marriott. Collectors corner albuquerque international balloon fiesta. As the propane burners inflate the balloons against a dark sky, they seem to flicker like giant psychedelic light bulbs.
Since the albuquerque international balloon fiesta is the largest event of its kind in the world, and its also known as the most photographed event in the world. Officials are finalizing the list of new special shapes youll see this year. Special shape albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Book a threenight minimum stay in a safari or bell tent in a field adjacent to the field. Guide to the albuquerque international balloon fiesta tripsavvy. Like i have said on other threads, i take every opportunity to shamelessly plug the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. So if there is a particular time and location you want, book it. For most hot air balloon pilots, this is the place you have to come and fly at least once. See this years new special shape balloons coming to balloon. Oct 12, 2017 the albuquerque international balloon fiesta can make everyone feel like a kid again, but thursday, oct. Air ballooning so i went to albuquerque i have a friend on a balloon team who is going to get me my first air. The albuquerque international balloon fiesta is a yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in albuquerque, new mexico, during early october. The special shape rodeo began in 1989 and is held thursday and friday mornings. Hot air balloons take off at balloon fiesta park in albuquerque thursday morning, october 12, 2006.
My favorite october event at balloon fiesta park is the albuquerque. Kids and adults alike get a kick out of the special shape balloons at the albuquerque international balloon fiesta this years event brings 16 new special shapes, including one from an. Ne rio rancho nm 87144 please qsl through the bureau or send sase no 10 envelope. The complete guide to the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The 47th albuquerque international balloon fiesta is set to start saturday and will feature nearly 600 hot air balloons. My favorite october event at balloon fiesta park is the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Another popular favorite event is the special shapes rodeo and balloonists generally attend. Balloon fiesta 2019 to feature new special shapes, old favorites. Special shape rodeo albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Albuquerque international balloon fiesta special shapes. Beginning october 7th, 2017, thousands of balloon fans and tourists alike will be gathering in albuquerque for the international balloon fiesta, also known as the worlds premier balloon event. Lift off with us, and hundreds of other hot air balloons, during each mornings.
Special shapes were so popular that they were the only balloons to launch from. Turn your eyes skyward to new mexicos multicolored tapestry of hotair balloons at the regions worldrenowned albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The worlds largest balloon festival is almost here. Bandelier elementary third grade class shares news in video albuquerque, nm the 46th albuquerque international balloon fiesta presented by canon will host international special shape balloon teams as a part of the worlds premier balloon event, october 715. Balloons in nontraditional shapes are showcased in the special shape rodeo, where balloons are formed into shapes as grand as dinosaurs, elephants and giant cacti, and as unexpected as a motorcycle, a sailing ship with three masts and even a folded newspaper. Get the best deals on albuquerque balloon fiesta when you shop the largest online selection at.
Brisk autumn mornings in the rio grande valley create an otherworldly backdrop for the breathtaking majesty of our most popular event, mass ascension of. Balloon fiesta albuquerque special shapes postcard. Special shape rodeo kodak albuquerque international. New mexicos skies burst with color during worlds largest. It takes a whole crew to launch and fly a hot air balloon. It is something everyone should see at least once in a. Albuquerque international balloon fiestaskilled pilots and crew. This is when the city hosts the albuquerque international balloon fiesta. The fiesta challenge is where participants attempt to drop a marker closest to a target from the air. High desert amateur radio club will participate in the albuquerque international balloon fiesta from saturday oct. From a small gathering of balloons in 1972, the albuquerque international balloon fiesta has grown to become the largest balloon event in the world. Special shape rodeo kodak albuquerque international balloon fiesta. Balloon fiesta special shapes albuquerque business first.
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