The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will start next week, and it is one of the most popular events in Albuquerque for the year. The event starts on October 6th and 500 balloons will be launched for 9 days in New Mexico.
The 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is
right around the corner, but hotel rooms are still available. Hot air
balloonists and spectators alike will come together as more than 500
balloons launch for nine days in New Mexico's largest city. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
takes place in the Hot Air Balloon Capital of the World each October,
this year from October 6-14, 2012. Act now to take advantage of hotel deals and travel packages during the festival, especially mid-week.
Albuquerque has recently been touted by Fox News as one of "11 spectacular vacations you should book right now," a Hotwire.com Top U.S. Value Destination for 2012 and one of 15 Destinations on the Rise by TripAdvisor. In addition, National Geographic recently called the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta one of the Best Fall Trips for 2012.
For nine days Albuquerque skies will be filled with colorful shapes
as 500+ balloons float over the city's high desert landscape. Pilots
from around the world thrive in Albuquerque's
unique fall weather and take advantage of the "Albuquerque Box" – a
combination of upper and lower level winds which enables balloonists to
sometimes backtrack their flight path and land close to their launch
site.
Evening events at the fiesta delight as spectators gather
around inflated balloons on the field for choreographed Balloon Glows to
walk amongst gigantic character balloons of all shapes and sizes.
Event
tickets start at just $8 per event.
The Balloon Fiesta not only
provides sensory overload, but offers opportunities for visitors to
experience the local cuisine, art, and culture. In addition to the
Fiesta, events take place throughout the city after ballooning events
are over allowing visitors to experience more of the Central New Mexico
region including a brew fest, chocolate festival, museum exhibits,
harvest festivals and much more. Learn more about accompanying events here.
For more information see SacBee.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Posted by Larimer Associates on 10:41 AM
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