The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a seasonal festival in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Balloon Fiesta Park. The 2026 event takes place Oct 3–11, 2026. The world's largest hot-air balloon festival and New Mexico's most photographed event, drawing hundreds of balloons and nearly a million visitors each October. Mass ascensions at dawn, Balloon Glows, special-shape balloons, and Music Fiesta make this a global pilgrimage for ballooning fans.
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