Local Balloon Fiestas

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The world’s largest hot air balloon festival takes place every year in early October. With more than 700 balloons in the sky at a time this festival, considered to be the most photographed event in the world, draws an international crowd of balloonists and spectators.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.
4401 Alameda N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 821-1000
Phone: (888) 422-7277
Fax: (505) 828-2887
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

Eagle Nest Balloon Rally
3rd weekend of June
Phone: (575) 377-2420

Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Balloons fly over the lake and beaches at Elephant Butte annually during the second week of September
Phone: (877) 744-5900

Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally
More than 135 balloons fly over the Albuquerque during the second week of February.
Phone: (505) 265-2865

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
Over 90 colorful balloons fill the skies over Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley every year in mid- January.
Phone: (575) 526-7528
http://www.mvbr.com/

Old Timer’s Balloon Rally
50 hot air balloons take to the skies of Roswell during the first weekend of May.
Contact: Bill Jones, (575) 627-2090

Red Rock Balloon Rally
Established in 1981, this rally is held the first full weekend in December at Red Rock State Park near Gallup, attracting over 200 hot air balloons from all around the world. The beauty of the ancient red rocks and the location, in the heart of the "Indian Country" also provides an excellent opportunity to buy high quality Native American arts and crafts direct from the artisans.
Phone: (800) 380-4989

Taos Ski Valley
Hot air ballooning is a magical way to experience the scenic beauty of Taos.
Trips start in the Rio Grande Gorge and head whichever way the wind blows.
As you are floating above it all you will be watching something that Taos is
famous for—its beautiful sunrise. For more information contact one of these
companies: http://www.taosballooning.com/ or http://www.puebloballoon.com/.

White Sands Balloon Invitational
Held yearly in mid September, hot air balloons fly over the white gypsum dunes of the White Sands National Monument.
Phone: (800) 826-0294

Also See: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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