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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Balloons Aloft Community Flight
DESCRIPTION:One of Balloon Fiesta’s most beloved traditions: the Balloons Aloft Community Flight. Watch balloons inflate just feet away\, crew members work in choreographed chaos\, and pilots greet the crowd before lifting off into the blue New Mexico morning.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-balloons-aloft-community-flight/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Park & Ride Guide: Beat the Traffic
DESCRIPTION:Skip the parking nightmare. The Balloon Fiesta Park & Ride is the smartest way to get to the field — convenient pickup locations\, direct drop-off at the park gates\, and none of the post-ascension traffic crawl. \nStaying at Santuario Grande in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque? You’re already close to the field.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-park-ride-guide-beat-the-traffic/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173117Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Food & Artisan Vendor Experience 🌶️
DESCRIPTION:Over 300 food and artisan vendors fill Balloon Fiesta Park throughout the nine-day festival — green chile cheeseburgers\, Indian fry bread\, roasted chile\, sopapillas\, craft vendors\, Native American jewelry\, photography\, and unique New Mexico goods. The food scene at Balloon Fiesta is as legendary as the balloons themselves.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-food-artisan-vendor-experience-%f0%9f%8c%b6%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:The most magical way to start Balloon Fiesta. While the rest of the world sleeps\, a select group of specially equipped pilots launch their balloons into the pre-dawn darkness — glowing like giant fireflies against the New Mexico night sky. Gates open at 4:30 AM. Dress warm — it’s crisp and beautiful. Worth every early morning minute.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T083000
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CREATED:20260414T173127Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Pilot Meet & Greet on the Field
DESCRIPTION:One of the rarest opportunities in aviation — walk right up to pilots from 50+ countries\, ask questions\, touch the balloons\, and watch the inflation process from just feet away. Balloon Fiesta is one of the only aviation events on Earth where the public can walk among the aircraft. Take full advantage of it.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-pilot-meet-greet-on-the-field/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T100000
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CREATED:20260415T002328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011138Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Ride in a Hot Air Balloon 🎈
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like floating above Albuquerque at sunrise in a hot air balloon. The Balloon Fiesta Ride Experience lets you drift over the Rio Grande\, the Sandia Mountains\, and hundreds of balloons below you. \nBook early — flights sell out fast. Sunrise launches with champagne landings. A once-in-a-lifetime moment.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-ride-in-a-hot-air-balloon-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Adventure,Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T220000
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CREATED:20260414T173059Z
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SUMMARY:ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® 2026
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most photographed event and one of the greatest spectacles on Earth. Over 500 hot air balloons fill the Albuquerque sky during this iconic 9-day festival. Special Shape Rodeo\, Dawn Patrol\, Mass Ascension\, evening Balloon Glow — pure magic. Theme: ‘The Scenic Route.’ Book your stay NOW — accommodations sell out months in advance!
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/exxonmobil-albuquerque-international-balloon-fiesta-2026/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T110000
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Morning Glow & Mass Ascension (Opening Day!) 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Opening Day of the world’s largest balloon festival! The Morning Glow lights up the field as hundreds of balloons inflate and glow simultaneously\, followed immediately by the breathtaking Opening Mass Ascension — 500+ balloons lifting into the iconic New Mexico blue sky at once. The crowd energy on Opening Day is unlike anything else. Arrive by 4:30 AM to get the full experience. Book your Santuario Grande stay NOW — this is peak week.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-morning-glow-mass-ascension-opening-day-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173101Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Mass Ascension (Weekend 1)
DESCRIPTION:Witness hundreds of brilliantly colored balloons fill the New Mexico sky simultaneously in one of the most breathtaking sights on Earth. The Mass Ascension is the crown jewel of Balloon Fiesta — not to be missed.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-mass-ascension-weekend-1/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T103000
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CREATED:20260414T173116Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Remote Control Balloons & Balloon Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:A crowd favorite for families — miniature remote-controlled hot air balloons fly demonstrations throughout the festival. Inside the Balloon Discovery Center\, learn the science and history of hot air ballooning through interactive exhibits. Great for kids and curious adults alike. Included with park admission.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-remote-control-balloons-balloon-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261003T213000
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CREATED:20260414T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173113Z
UID:10000259-1791048600-1791063000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 1 — Balloon Glow & Fireworks Evening 🎆
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets on Opening Day\, the field transforms into something truly spectacular — hundreds of balloons tether to the ground\, burners firing in unison\, turning each envelope into a glowing lantern. The Balloon Glow on Opening Day typically has the largest number of balloons of any evening event. Fireworks cap the night. Evening gates open at 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-1-balloon-glow-fireworks-evening-%f0%9f%8e%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T235900
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CREATED:20260415T002331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011144Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Gas Ballooning: America's Challenge Race Tracking
DESCRIPTION:While hundreds of hot air balloons fill the sky\, a small fleet of gas balloons competes in one of aviation’s oldest races: America’s Challenge. These sleek silver envelopes carry pilots thousands of miles across the continent — navigating wind currents with nothing but skill and instinct.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-gas-ballooning-americas-challenge-race-tracking/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
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CREATED:20260414T173129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173129Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 brings another magical pre-dawn launch — select pilots navigate by the glow of their burners as the rest of the field sleeps. Gates open 4:30 AM. Coffee and hot chocolate available on-site. Bring layers — mornings at the field are cold and glorious.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173131Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — Mass Ascension Sunday 🎈
DESCRIPTION:The second Mass Ascension of Balloon Fiesta — all 500+ registered balloons launch from the 78-acre field in a two-hour spectacular. Walk among the balloons as they inflate\, chat with pilots from around the world\, and watch hundreds of colorful envelopes lift skyward. One of the most photographed moments on Earth.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-mass-ascension-sunday-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173132Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 2 — America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race Launch 🏆
DESCRIPTION:One of the most unique competitions in ballooning — pilots in gas-filled balloons launch for a long-distance race that could take them hundreds or thousands of miles across North America. The last balloon to land wins. Watch the dramatic launch from Balloon Fiesta Park as these graceful craft drift silently into the New Mexico sky.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-2-americas-challenge-gas-balloon-race-launch-%f0%9f%8f%86/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173143Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Monday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Weekday Fiesta mornings are a local secret — smaller crowds\, more intimate access to pilots and balloons\, and the same breathtaking mass launch into the New Mexico sky. Monday’s session runs morning only (no evening session). Gates open at 4:30 AM. A great option for guests who want the full experience without peak weekend crowds.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-monday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173144Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 3 — Competition Events: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'Em & Ring the Pole
DESCRIPTION:Watch the world’s best balloon pilots compete in precision flying challenges — Balloon Fiesta Hold ‘Em (dropping a marker as close to a target as possible)\, and Ring the Pole (threading a line through a small target ring at altitude). These competitions showcase the incredible skill and accuracy of competitive balloon pilots.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-3-competition-events-balloon-fiesta-hold-em-ring-the-pole/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173146Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 4 — Tuesday Morning Mass Ascension 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Another gorgeous weekday morning launch — Tuesday mornings at Balloon Fiesta are a photographer’s dream. Fewer visitors mean more room to roam the field and get close to the balloons. Morning session only. Gates open 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-4-tuesday-morning-mass-ascension-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T220326Z
UID:10000272-1791280800-1791648000@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Chainsaw Carving Competition
DESCRIPTION:World-class chainsaw carvers transform raw logs into incredible works of art live on the field throughout Balloon Fiesta week. Watch these artists work and purchase finished pieces — one of the most unexpectedly mesmerizing side events at the festival.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-chainsaw-carving-competition/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173159Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday brings the third Dawn Patrol of Balloon Fiesta — the pre-dawn glow of select balloons lighting up before sunrise. One of the most peaceful and beautiful moments of the entire festival. Gates 4:30 AM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173200Z
UID:10000275-1791354600-1791370800@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Flight of the Nations 🌍
DESCRIPTION:The most international morning of Balloon Fiesta — the Wednesday Mass Ascension honors every country represented at the event. Up to two balloons from each participating nation launch carrying their country’s flag after the Sponsor of the Day balloon. Pilots and crews from dozens of countries fill the field in a powerful celebration of ballooning as a universal language.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-flight-of-the-nations-%f0%9f%8c%8d/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173157Z
UID:10000273-1791394200-1791408600@santuariogrande.com
SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Balloon Glow & Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, hundreds of balloons light up like giant lanterns in the evening sky — one of the most beautiful and romantic sights in Albuquerque. Followed by a spectacular fireworks show.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-balloon-glow-fireworks/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261007T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173202Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 5 — Balloon Glow Wednesday Evening 🌟
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday evening Balloon Glow — hundreds of balloons tether to the field and light up the night with synchronized burner blasts. The glow turns the field into a sea of light and color. Wednesday’s evening session is a fan favorite. Gates open 3:00 PM\, Glow begins at dusk.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-5-balloon-glow-wednesday-evening-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173211Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 6 — Special Shape Rodeo Morning 🐷🎪
DESCRIPTION:One of the most crowd-pleasing events of the entire festival — Special Shape balloons take to the sky! Giant pigs\, stagecoaches\, cartoon characters\, animals\, castles\, and shapes you never imagined could fly fill the morning sky alongside standard balloons. These one-of-a-kind creations are the Instagram moment of Balloon Fiesta. Thursday is Day 1 of the Special Shape Rodeo.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-6-special-shape-rodeo-morning-%f0%9f%90%b7%f0%9f%8e%aa/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173203Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta — Special Shape Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Darth Vader\, giant bees\, cartoon characters\, and hundreds of whimsical balloons in every imaginable shape take to the sky in this crowd favorite event of Balloon Fiesta.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-special-shape-rodeo/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173213Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 6 — Glowdeo: Special Shape Evening Glow 🌟
DESCRIPTION:The Glowdeo is the Special Shape version of the Balloon Glow — special shape balloons (the giant pigs\, characters\, and whimsical shapes) tether to the field and glow at night. Seeing a giant pig or cartoon character lit up from the inside in the New Mexico darkness is something you simply can’t un-see. Thursday evening. Gates open 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-6-glowdeo-special-shape-evening-glow-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173216Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 7 — Special Shape Rodeo Day 2 Morning 🎈
DESCRIPTION:Round two of the Special Shape Rodeo — more whimsical\, imaginative\, and jaw-dropping special shape balloons take flight. Friday morning is often less crowded than the weekend sessions\, making it a great time for families with children who want up-close access to the Special Shape balloons before launch.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-7-special-shape-rodeo-day-2-morning-%f0%9f%8e%88/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260415T002335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T011148Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Fall
DESCRIPTION:After a summer of outdoor adventures\, the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival — Fall Edition brings Albuquerque’s art season indoors. Over 200 juried artists fill Expo New Mexico with fine art\, jewelry\, ceramics\, fiber arts\, photography\, and sculpture. \nA wonderful way to find unique holiday gifts and support working artists directly.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/rio-grande-arts-crafts-festival-fall/
LOCATION:Expo New Mexico\, 300 San Pedro Dr NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87108\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173217Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 7 — Glowdeo Night 2: Special Shape Evening Glow 🌟
DESCRIPTION:The second and final Glowdeo of the festival — special shape balloons light up the night sky one last time. This is the last evening event before the big final weekend. Don’t miss it. Gates open 3:00 PM.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-7-glowdeo-night-2-special-shape-evening-glow-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T063000
DTSTAMP:20260419T152157
CREATED:20260414T173227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T173227Z
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SUMMARY:Balloon Fiesta Day 8 — Dawn Patrol 🌅
DESCRIPTION:The penultimate Dawn Patrol of Balloon Fiesta — pre-dawn balloons glow against the night sky one day before the finale. Second Saturday morning is one of the busiest sessions of the week — arrive by 4:00 AM for best parking and field access.
URL:https://santuariogrande.com/event/balloon-fiesta-day-8-dawn-patrol-%f0%9f%8c%85/
LOCATION:Balloon Fiesta Park\, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, US
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outdoor
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