When you view the Balloon Fiesta Event Schedule, you’ll see different names for the morning events – Mass Ascension, Double Balloon Launch and Competition, Flight of the Nations Mass Ascension, Special Shape Rodeo, and Farewell Mass Ascension. All of these morning fall into two basic...
The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation (AAIBMF) is announcing several key leadership transitions. After 17 years of service, Laurie Magovern will transition from her position as Executive Director, effective March 14, 2024. In addition, Misty Carty, Membership and Grant Manager, will also be departing...
Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure in the skies? Get ready to track the 2024 Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett Balloons and witness the world-famous gas balloon race unfold! From Muenster, Germany, these majestic balloons will take flight, and you can watch their progress in...
By joining the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation Corporate Council, you become part of a vibrant community of aligned professionals who are passionate about fostering the joy and wonder of balloon flight and aerostatic exploration. ...
Since its inauguration in 2005, the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has stood as a symbol of innovation and exploration. The New Mexico Legislature has offered continued support, notably through Capital Outlay funding, continuing the museum’s profound impact on aviation history and New Mexico’s...
In Bryce Risley: Focusing Beyond Balloons, hot air balloonists take center stage. Based in Santa Fe, photographer Bryce Risley is currently engaged in a multi-year project to collect images and stories from members of Albuquerque’s hot air ballooning community. He plans to publish his findings...
You'll come across different names and terms when planning your visit to the world's largest ballooning event. It might get confusing! To help clarify, here is a list of the primary locations and organizations you'll hear mentioned in the hope of helping you make the...
Situated just off I-25 on the southern edge of Balloon Fiesta Park sits one of Albuquerque’s most beloved cultural landmarks. In front of sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains, the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum appears as a 60,000-square-foot inflating balloon surrounded by crystal...
Each year, Albuquerque, New Mexico hosts the largest hot air balloon festival in the world—the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The Fiesta lasts for 9 days in October, and features activities like hot air balloon rides, mass ascensions, balloon glows, local food and art, races, and...