Category Archives: Balloon Fiesta 2014

Timely tips for enjoying Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

As I write this, the official countdown on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015 website reads: 0 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes, and 12 seconds remaining before lift-off on October 3, 2015.  What an exciting time for balloonists, fiesta organizers, and … Continue reading →

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10 things to do if balloons don’t rise: Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

Posted on October 1, 2015 by

  OK.  So you’ve read our other four posts showing the glorious skies over Albuquerque filled with colorful balloons, and you really, really want to see this phenomenal event for yourself.  But bear with us as we bring reality to … Continue reading →

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Smiley faces all around at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

My mom used to say she could be content just sitting in a parked car at the downtown square, watching the people go by.  And so I guess I’ve come by this pastime honestly.  If you, too, enjoy watching people, … Continue reading →

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Yes, cows fly: Special Shape Rodeo at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

  Cows do fly . . . and stagecoaches, bees, fireplugs.  Yoda, too!  Just get to Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Special Shape Rodeo day and stand among the critters.  Big critters, that is! In this third installment of our … Continue reading →

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Pulling strings to launch the big ones: Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

Far be it from us to pretend to be experts on what makes a successful balloon launch.  But as we said in our first post in this series, Best advice for Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta, with just a plain ol’ general … Continue reading →

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Best advice for Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta: Go early. Really early.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

We’re kicking off our series on the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with pictures from the 2014 event and the best advice we can give you:  Get up at the crack of dawn (No — BEFORE the crack) and head to … Continue reading →

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Ready to launch: Balloon Fiesta 2015

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

With only a few days remaining before Balloon Fiesta 2015 officially begins on October 3rd, we’re launching a series of posts based upon our experiences at the 2014 event. Spanning the days of October 3 to 11, Balloon Fiesta 2015 … Continue reading →

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