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In 2018, over 900,000 spectators attended Balloon Fiesta, the most photographed event in the world. Over 700 balloon pilots representing 19 countries came to experience the famous Albuquerque Box, cool morning temperatures and the geography of the Rio Grande Valley cause lower winds to blow south and higher winds to blow north. By adjusting altitude, skillful pilots can make several passes and return to the launch field to land. During the Mass Ascension, hundreds of balloons, including 108 special shapes, filled the clear, early morning skies.
The best way to experience Balloon Fiesta is, without a doubt, by attending the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta National Rally. For 2019, we have again secured 150 premium dry camping sites. Attendees can be on the launch field in minutes after getting out of bed and can walk up right next to the balloons as they launch. Alternatively, you can sit in lawn chairs by their trailers and wait for the balloons to drift by overhead. Watch for registration information on our website balloonfiestarally.wbcci.net sometime in mid to late January.
Do not hesitate to sign up as this rally fills quickly. The 2019 rally runs from Friday, October 4 to Tuesday, October 8. Check us out on Facebook/balloonfiestarally for more information. We hope to see you there!!