Soar to New Heights with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Every fall, pilots, crews and spectators from all over the world come to the Albuquerque balloon festival, known as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. This is the world's largest hot air ballooning event and it occurs the first two weeks in October. Hundreds of colorful balloons float above the city each morning as dawn breaks over the Sandia Mountains and it's no wonder this Albuquerque balloon fest is said to be the world's most photographed event.

Mass ascensions of more than 600 balloons lift off in the mornings and one day mid-week. The sight of 600 balloons in the sky is as breathtaking for first-time visitors as it continues to be for veteran Albuquerque hot air balloon festival attendees. Book your stays for this event very early as this Albuquerque fiesta is very popular and the town gets full. Choose one of our distinctive properties for your Albuquerque balloon festival Hotel.