Come Touch the Sky in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Imagine this! Hundreds of balloonists representing one-third of the world’s countries launching their magnificent flying machines to float gently over the beautiful New Mexico landscape. And, you can be there. The event takes place the first week of October. The Fiesta includes such events as the nightly fireworks, mass ascensions, balloon glows, the Special Shapes Rodeo, and the 9th Annual America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race. Purchase your tickets online and decide what to pack with our Balloon Festival travel planner.