The Season 49 Finale includes a look at the Schedule for the Farewell Mass Ascension.  We will also hear from many of the members from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Board of Directors.  We will get their thoughts on the 49th event, the “Big Reveal” of the 50th Hot Air Balloon and the 49th event. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

The Season 49 Finale includes a look at the Schedule for the Farewell Mass Ascension.  We will also hear from many of the members from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Board of Directors.  We will get their thoughts on the 49th event, the “Big Reveal” of the 50th Hot Air Balloon and the 49th event. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 10 - Farewell to 49!

The weather for the previous seven days of Balloon Fiesta has been fantastic.  Today on a View from Lift Off Lane, we will review the morning and afternoon schedule. We will also get a sneak preview of the big reveal that will be happening at Balloon Fiesta today as well as speak with a Balloon Fiesta pilot about his great flight in Albuquerque that took him throughout the Rio Grande valley and brought his special shape back to Balloon Fiesta Park.  In this episode, we speak with Balloon Fiesta’s Sam Parks and the pilot of Sheriff Airmadillo Michael Celentano. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

The weather for the previous seven days of Balloon Fiesta has been fantastic.  Today on a View from Lift Off Lane, we will review the morning and afternoon schedule. We will also get a sneak preview of the big reveal that will be happening at Balloon Fiesta today as well as speak with a Balloon Fiesta pilot about his great flight in Albuquerque that took him throughout the Rio Grande valley and brought his special shape back to Balloon Fiesta Park.  In this episode, we speak with Balloon Fiesta’s Sam Parks and the pilot of Sheriff Airmadillo Michael Celentano. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 9 - The “Box” and the big reveal!

Balloon Fiesta Friday means a little bit of everything our guests enjoy.  A launch, competition, special shapes, skydivers and chainsaw carving. Matt Harvey with Team FastTrax and Jason Emmons with Bear Hollow Carvers are interviewed in this episode.  Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Team FastTrax: https://teamfastrax.com Bear Hollow Wood Carvers: http://www.bearhollowwoodcarvers.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

Balloon Fiesta Friday means a little bit of everything our guests enjoy.  A launch, competition, special shapes, skydivers and chainsaw carving. Matt Harvey with Team FastTrax and Jason Emmons with Bear Hollow Carvers are interviewed in this episode. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Team FastTrax: <a href="https://teamfastrax.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teamfastrax.com</a> Bear Hollow Wood Carvers: <a href="http://www.bearhollowwoodcarvers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bearhollowwoodcarvers.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 8 – Balloon Fiesta Friday, FastTrax Skydiving and Chainsaw Carving

Jeff Bennett

It is Shapes Day!! This episode will focus on all things related to Special Shape Balloons at the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Special shapes will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Special Shape Rodeo™ and participate in a static display during the evening Special Shape Glowdeo™. This year’s event features 84 special shapes, 10 of which are making their inaugural appearance at Balloon Fiesta. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

It is Shapes Day!! This episode will focus on all things related to Special Shape Balloons at the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Special shapes will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park during the Special Shape Rodeo™ and participate in a static display during the evening Special Shape Glowdeo™. This year’s event features 84 special shapes, 10 of which are making their inaugural appearance at Balloon Fiesta. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Balloon Fiesta Special Shapes <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Special-Shape</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 7 – Shapes Day! Jeff Bennett and Tall Steve

Today on a view from Liftoff Lane it is the 24th Flight of the Nations and Mid-week Mass ascension. We will take a look at the schedule and then speak with Jennifer Garcia with Balloon Fiesta about the Flight of the Nations and then we will hear from Andy Baird the owner and general manager of Cameron Balloons. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Cameron Balloons https://cameronballoons.com Cameroon Balloons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronballoonsus/ Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

Today on a view from Liftoff Lane it is the 24th Flight of the Nations and Mid-week Mass ascension. We will take a look at the schedule and then speak with Jennifer Garcia with Balloon Fiesta about the Flight of the Nations and then we will hear from Andy Baird the owner and general manager of Cameron Balloons. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Cameron Balloons <a href="https://cameronballoons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cameronballoons.com</a> Cameroon Balloons Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cameronballoonsus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cameronballoonsus/</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 6 – Midweek Mass Ascension, flight of the nations and a “special project”

Tuesday is the second day of competition.  This episode will briefly address the flying events and include an interview with Albuquerque City Councilor Brook Bassan about her work with the City of Albuquerque Balloon Landing Task Force. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Competition https://balloonfiesta.com/Competition Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

Tuesday is the second day of competition.  This episode will briefly address the flying events and include an interview with Albuquerque City Councilor Brook Bassan about her work with the City of Albuquerque Balloon Landing Task Force. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Competition <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Competition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Competition</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 5 – Day 2 of Competition and Landing Spaces

Today on a view from Liftoff Lane we will take a look at the schedule for the first day of competition. We will get some insight on the competition, talk about the first weekend and look ahead at what the week holds.  Balloon Fiesta’s Sam Parks is our guest. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

Today on a view from Liftoff Lane we will take a look at the schedule for the first day of competition. We will get some insight on the competition, talk about the first weekend and look ahead at what the week holds.  Balloon Fiesta’s Sam Parks is our guest. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 4 – Monday Competition and the week ahead

The first Sunday of the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is filled with a lot of activity. In this episode of a View from Lift Off Lane, we will discuss today’s events and hear from the Balloonmeister Henry Rosenbaum and Chief Weather Officer Brad Temeyer. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

The first Sunday of the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is filled with a lot of activity. In this episode of a View from Lift Off Lane, we will discuss today’s events and hear from the Balloonmeister Henry Rosenbaum and Chief Weather Officer Brad Temeyer. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 3 – Sunday Ascension, Glow and Globitos!

The first of nine event podcasts to let provide you an insiders perspective of what will be happening on each day at Balloon Fiesta! Today, it its opening day at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! This podcasts will include insights from Balloon Fiesta’s President of the Board of Directors Matt Guthrie, the Event’s Executive Director Paul Smith, Public Safety Director Sean Wallace and the Albuquerque Police Department’s Lt. Michael Meisinger. Also, this podcast will provide you an exclusive preview of today’s opening ceremonies.  A lot of ground to cover, you will need to listen fast! Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Discovery Center https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

The first of nine event podcasts to let provide you an insiders perspective of what will be happening on each day at Balloon Fiesta! Today, it its opening day at the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! This podcasts will include insights from Balloon Fiesta’s President of the Board of Directors Matt Guthrie, the Event’s Executive Director Paul Smith, Public Safety Director Sean Wallace and the Albuquerque Police Department’s Lt. Michael Meisinger. Also, this podcast will provide you an exclusive preview of today’s opening ceremonies.  A lot of ground to cover, you will need to listen fast! Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Discovery Center <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

October 2 – Opening day of the 49th Event!

September 17 – X Marks the Spot, RC Balloons Balloon Fiesta Live In almost two weeks, the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch into the turquoise Albuquerque skies! This episode includes a preview of the X Marks the spot program, a great way for New Mexico residents to get involved with this year’s event. We will also have a conversation with the Balloon Meister of the worlds smallest balloon event… the Remote Control Balloons that will be launching as a part of three morning launches. And, we will have fun and lively conversation with the hosts of Balloon Fiesta Live, Glen Moyer and Art Lloyd Junior. They will tell us what to watch for as the program streams all 14 events of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It is the next best thing to being at Balloon Fiesta in person. The interviews in this podcast were recorded during the week of September 13th. Today’s airdate is September 17th. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com X Marks the Spot https://www.ahcnm.org/x-marks-the-spot-2021.html Remote Control Balloons https://balloonfiesta.com/Remote-Control-Balloons Balloon Fiesta Live https://balloonfiesta.com/Live-Stream Balloon Fiesta YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/BalloonFiesta Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

September 17 – X Marks the Spot, RC Balloons Balloon Fiesta Live In almost two weeks, the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch into the turquoise Albuquerque skies! This episode includes a preview of the X Marks the spot program, a great way for New Mexico residents to get involved with this year’s event. We will also have a conversation with the Balloon Meister of the worlds smallest balloon event… the Remote Control Balloons that will be launching as a part of three morning launches. And, we will have fun and lively conversation with the hosts of Balloon Fiesta Live, Glen Moyer and Art Lloyd Junior. They will tell us what to watch for as the program streams all 14 events of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It is the next best thing to being at Balloon Fiesta in person. The interviews in this podcast were recorded during the week of September 13th. Today’s airdate is September 17th. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> X Marks the Spot <a href="https://www.ahcnm.org/x-marks-the-spot-2021.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ahcnm.org/x-marks-the-spot-2021.html</a> Remote Control Balloons <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Remote-Control-Balloons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Remote-Control-Balloons</a> Balloon Fiesta Live <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Live-Stream" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Live-Stream</a> Balloon Fiesta YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BalloonFiesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/BalloonFiesta</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

September 17 – X Marks the Spot, RC Balloons Balloon Fiesta Live 

Official podcast of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Join us Oct 2-10, 2021. #BalloonFiesta visit https://balloonfiesta.com for more information.

Thirty days from today, September 1, 2021, the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch into the turquoise Albuquerque skies! There are a lot of items on the minds of event leadership, staff, pilots and guests; top of mind is the delta variant and what impacts, if any, will it have on the 2021 event. This episode includes an event update from Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Event director Sam Parks. This episode will also discuss a newly certified Guinness World Record that identifies the Balloon Fiesta as the Greatest Mass Balloon Ascent. The Guinness World Record interviews occurred on August 20th and the Event update interviews were conducted on August 31, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: State of New Mexico Public Health Order https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/ Guinness World Records: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/greatest-mass-hot-air-balloon-ascent Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

Thirty days from today, September 1, 2021, the 49th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will launch into the turquoise Albuquerque skies! There are a lot of items on the minds of event leadership, staff, pilots and guests; top of mind is the delta variant and what impacts, if any, will it have on the 2021 event. This episode includes an event update from Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Event director Sam Parks. This episode will also discuss a newly certified Guinness World Record that identifies the Balloon Fiesta as the Greatest Mass Balloon Ascent. The Guinness World Record interviews occurred on August 20th and the Event update interviews were conducted on August 31, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: State of New Mexico Public Health Order <a href="https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/</a> Guinness World Records: <a href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/greatest-mass-hot-air-balloon-ascent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/greatest-mass-hot-air-balloon-ascent</a> Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

September 1 – Event Update and a New World Record! 

This podcast will feature an interview with New Mexico Tourism Secretary Jen Schroer.  We had a chance to catch up with the busy Tourism Secretary about the 2021 Balloon Fiesta.  Her insights on the event and New Mexico True activities when the balloons land will be our first story. Next to the amazing nine days of mass ascensions, one of the items that makes Balloon Fiesta so memorable are the balloon pins!  The event’s resident expert, balloon pin collector is Ty Young.  Later in our podcast, a conversation with Ty Young and to learn more about is balloon pin insights. The interview with Secretary Shroer was recorded on August 11, 2021. The interview with Ty Young was recorded August 18, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta COVID Updates (Know before you go) https://balloonfiesta.com/COVID19 Balloon Fiesta Stuff https://balloonfiestastuff.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

This podcast will feature an interview with New Mexico Tourism Secretary Jen Schroer.  We had a chance to catch up with the busy Tourism Secretary about the 2021 Balloon Fiesta.  Her insights on the event and New Mexico True activities when the balloons land will be our first story. Next to the amazing nine days of mass ascensions, one of the items that makes Balloon Fiesta so memorable are the balloon pins!  The event’s resident expert, balloon pin collector is Ty Young.  Later in our podcast, a conversation with Ty Young and to learn more about is balloon pin insights. The interview with Secretary Shroer was recorded on August 11, 2021. The interview with Ty Young was recorded August 18, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta COVID Updates (Know before you go) <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/COVID19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/COVID19</a> Balloon Fiesta Stuff <a href="https://balloonfiestastuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiestastuff.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

August 18, 2021 – NM True and Balloon Pins

This podcast includes an event update from director of operations Sam Parks.  He will review the “Know Before You Go” information posted on BalloonFiesta.com. Also, the first official posters of what would become the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta featured the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote cartoon characters. Today, the Balloon Fiesta poster is one of the many great collectable items sold through BalloonFiestaStuff.com. In this podcast, poster artist Daniel Killen, in his own words, shares about his background and inspirations for the 49th event poster… his words even provide a sneak peak of what to anticipate for the 50th event poster! The interview with Sam Parks was recorded on August 4, 2021. The interview with Daniel Killen was recorded on July 29, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Stuff https://balloonfiestastuff.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

This podcast includes an event update from director of operations Sam Parks.  He will review the “Know Before You Go” information posted on <a href="http://BalloonFiesta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BalloonFiesta.com</a>. Also, the first official posters of what would become the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta featured the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote cartoon characters. Today, the Balloon Fiesta poster is one of the many great collectable items sold through <a href="http://BalloonFiestaStuff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BalloonFiestaStuff.com</a>. In this podcast, poster artist Daniel Killen, in his own words, shares about his background and inspirations for the 49th event poster… his words even provide a sneak peak of what to anticipate for the 50th event poster! The interview with Sam Parks was recorded on August 4, 2021. The interview with Daniel Killen was recorded on July 29, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Stuff <a href="https://balloonfiestastuff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiestastuff.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

August 4, 2021 – Event Update and the Official Poster Artist

July 16 – Balloon Fiesta Park 25th anniversary This podcast will feature a narrative from writer Dick Brown, a member of the Balloon Fiesta Heritage Committee.  He will share his insights from an article he wrote for the 49th Balloon Fiesta’s Official Program.  The article, titled Balloon Fiesta Park 25th Anniversary highlights the different launch sites around Albuquerque.  It also includes a nice trip down memory lane about one of Balloon Fiesta’s founders, Sid Cutter. The interviews were recorded on July 9, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

July 16 – Balloon Fiesta Park 25th anniversary This podcast will feature a narrative from writer Dick Brown, a member of the Balloon Fiesta Heritage Committee.  He will share his insights from an article he wrote for the 49th Balloon Fiesta’s Official Program.  The article, titled Balloon Fiesta Park 25th Anniversary highlights the different launch sites around Albuquerque.  It also includes a nice trip down memory lane about one of Balloon Fiesta’s founders, Sid Cutter. The interviews were recorded on July 9, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

July 16 – Balloon Fiesta Park 25th anniversary

On Today’s podcast, we will receive an event update from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Director of Operations Sam Parks about the 49th Balloon Fiesta.  We will discuss the events and some insights on the kind of COVID Safe Practices you might see at this year’s event. Also, tickets for all events go on sale 9am, July 2nd at BalloonFiesta.com. We speak with Balloon Fiesta’s Erica Hahn about the process and what information ready when you log on to purchase your tickets for the October 2-10, 2021 event. The interviews were recorded on July 1, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Balloon Discovery Center https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule Balloon Fiesta Artisans https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans Balloon Fiesta Concessions https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

On Today’s podcast, we will receive an event update from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Director of Operations Sam Parks about the 49th Balloon Fiesta.  We will discuss the events and some insights on the kind of COVID Safe Practices you might see at this year’s event. Also, tickets for all events go on sale 9am, July 2nd at <a href="http://BalloonFiesta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BalloonFiesta.com</a>. We speak with Balloon Fiesta’s Erica Hahn about the process and what information ready when you log on to purchase your tickets for the October 2-10, 2021 event. The interviews were recorded on July 1, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Balloon Discovery Center <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Balloon-Discovery-Center</a> Balloon Fiesta Chainsaw Carving <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Chainsaw-Carving</a> Balloon Fiesta Entertainment Schedule <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Entertainment-Schedule</a> Balloon Fiesta Artisans <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Artisans</a> Balloon Fiesta Concessions <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Concessions</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

July 1 – Event Update, Ticketing

Ray Bair

On Today’s podcast, we will introduce you to someone who has flown special shape balloons, coordinated balloon safety for the event and is a past president and current member of the Balloon Fiesta Board of directors.  Today, a conversation with Balloon Pilot Ray Bair. July 2nd is the day tickets go on sale for the 2021 event.  It all happens at Balloon Fiesta.com, look for the link in the show notes.  In our next episode, we will have a preview of what you need to know before logging on to buy your tickets. The interview with Ray Bair was recorded on June 16th, 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org

On Today’s podcast, we will introduce you to someone who has flown special shape balloons, coordinated balloon safety for the event and is a past president and current member of the Balloon Fiesta Board of directors.  Today, a conversation with Balloon Pilot Ray Bair. July 2nd is the day tickets go on sale for the 2021 event.  It all happens at Balloon <a href="http://Fiesta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiesta.com</a>, look for the link in the show notes.  In our next episode, we will have a preview of what you need to know before logging on to buy your tickets. The interview with Ray Bair was recorded on June 16th, 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a>

June 16 – Meet Ray Bair

Today’s podcast includes an event update from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Director of Operations Sam Parks, Navigator lead Jennifer Schurman and Amanda Molina from the media team. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on May 27 &amp; 28, 2021 Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets To learn more about the Navigator program visit https://balloonfiesta.com/Volunteers-New State of New Mexico Department of Health: https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/ Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org

Today’s podcast includes an event update from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Director of Operations Sam Parks, Navigator lead Jennifer Schurman and Amanda Molina from the media team. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on May 27 &amp; 28, 2021 Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Balloon Fiesta Ticket Information: <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets</a> To learn more about the Navigator program visit <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Volunteers-New" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com/Volunteers-New</a> State of New Mexico Department of Health: <a href="https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a>

June 1, 2021 – Event Update, Navigators and Media Coverage

Today’s podcast includes interviews with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Associate Event Director Jennifer Garcia and Shamaine Giannini who coordinates the guest experience for Gondola Club, Chasers' Club &amp; Glamping. Also, we have a special guest, the President and CEO of Visit Albuquerque Tania Armenta.  Ms. Armenta will give is some great ideas when you are booking travel, lodging and activities that complement Balloon Fiesta. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on Monday, May 10 and 12, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org

Today’s podcast includes interviews with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Associate Event Director Jennifer Garcia and Shamaine Giannini who coordinates the guest experience for Gondola Club, Chasers' Club &amp; Glamping. Also, we have a special guest, the President and CEO of Visit Albuquerque Tania Armenta.  Ms. Armenta will give is some great ideas when you are booking travel, lodging and activities that complement Balloon Fiesta. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on Monday, May 10 and 12, 2021. Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a>

May 15, 2021 – The # of hot air balloons, Glamping, Gondola Club and Chaser’s Club; Visit ABQ Provides tips on booking your Travel.

Paul Smith

Sam Parks

Today’s podcast includes an event updated from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Director of Operations Sam Parks. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on Friday, April 30th Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta https://balloonfiesta.com State of New Mexico Department of Health: https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/ Visit Albuquerque https://www.visitalbuquerque.org New Mexico True https://www.newmexico.org Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, May 3, 2021 May 3, 2021 The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 5 months, launching October 2-10 Planning continues for the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the nine-day event will launch October2, from Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tickets will go on sale starting July 2, 2021 on BalloonFiesta.com. The 49thevent has more than 600 hot air balloons registered to participate. On April 28, 2021, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham updated the Public Health Orders. “The biggest thing for Balloon Fiesta is the Governor's expectation that we'll have 60 percent of New Mexico inoculated by the end of June,” says Paul Smith, executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. “When that happens the red to green to turquoise framework should go away along with all the capacity restrictions. That means the current guidelines will be much more flexible for events like Balloon Fiesta.” Even with the current updates to the Public Health Order, Balloon Fiesta’s leadership continues to work with the State of New Mexico to develop COVID Safe Practices (CSPs) that will enable outdoor festivals and in particular Balloon Fiesta to operate safely and within the parameters of those orders. Among several changes for this year, Sam Parks said guest experience and crowd control will be included. “Concerning the onsite guest experience, we are looking at designing approaches to space out concessionaires around the field,” says Sam Parks, director of operations for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. “We are also looking at spreading out the popular special shape balloons around the 70-acre launch field, so not to have them all inflate on the same part of the park.” The next update will be posted on BalloonFiesta.com on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Today’s podcast includes an event updated from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s Executive Director Paul Smith and Director of Operations Sam Parks. The interviews on this podcast were recorded on Friday, April 30th Websites mentioned in this episode include: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> State of New Mexico Department of Health: <a href="https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/</a> Visit Albuquerque <a href="https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.visitalbuquerque.org</a> New Mexico True <a href="https://www.newmexico.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newmexico.org</a> <h2>Know Before You Go - COVID Information: Status Update, May 3, 2021</h2> May 3, 2021 The 49th Balloon Fiesta will occur in 5 months, launching October 2-10 Planning continues for the 49thAlbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the nine-day event will launch October2, from Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tickets will go on sale starting July 2, 2021 on <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BalloonFiesta.com</a>. The 49thevent has more than 600 hot air balloons registered to participate. On April 28, 2021, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham updated the <a href="https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-orders-and-executive-orders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Public Health Orders.</a> “The biggest thing for Balloon Fiesta is the Governor's expectation that we'll have 60 percent of New Mexico inoculated by the end of June,” says Paul Smith, executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. “When that happens the red to green to turquoise framework should go away along with all the capacity restrictions. That means the current guidelines will be much more flexible for events like Balloon Fiesta.” Even with the current updates to the Public Health Order, Balloon Fiesta’s leadership continues to work with the State of New Mexico to develop COVID Safe Practices (CSPs) that will enable outdoor festivals and in particular Balloon Fiesta to operate safely and within the parameters of those orders. Among several changes for this year, Sam Parks said guest experience and crowd control will be included. “Concerning the onsite guest experience, we are looking at designing approaches to space out concessionaires around the field,” says Sam Parks, director of operations for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. “We are also looking at spreading out the popular special shape balloons around the 70-acre launch field, so not to have them all inflate on the same part of the park.” The next update will be posted on <a href="http://BalloonFiesta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BalloonFiesta.com</a> on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

May 3, 2021 – Event update, Paul Smith and Sam Parks discuss the 2021 event

Matt Guthrie

Stephanie Prendergast

Welcome to Season 49, Episode 2 of the Balloon Fiesta Podcast, a view from Lift Off Lane.  This is Tom Garrity with Balloon Fiesta. Today’s podcast will include a conversation with Matt Guthrie, he is a balloon pilot and president of the Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors. When was Matt’s first balloon fiesta? The answer might surprise you! The show will also introduce you to Balloon Fiesta’s sponsorship team … the dynamic duo of Laurie and Stephanie… they will share a little bit about sponsorships and let us know where their favorite place is to watch the balloons. And, Amanda Molina with our communications team will provide a sneak preview of an article you will see in the April Balloon Fiesta Newsletter. Interviews in today’s podcast were conducted on April 12th  and April 14th , 2021. For more information about the event, please visit https://balloonfiesta.com

Welcome to Season 49, Episode 2 of the Balloon Fiesta Podcast, a view from Lift Off Lane.  This is Tom Garrity with Balloon Fiesta. Today’s podcast will include a conversation with Matt Guthrie, he is a balloon pilot and president of the Balloon Fiesta Board of Directors. When was Matt’s first balloon fiesta? The answer might surprise you! The show will also introduce you to Balloon Fiesta’s sponsorship team … the dynamic duo of Laurie and Stephanie… they will share a little bit about sponsorships and let us know where their favorite place is to watch the balloons. And, Amanda Molina with our communications team will provide a sneak preview of an article you will see in the April Balloon Fiesta Newsletter. Interviews in today’s podcast were conducted on April 12th  and April 14th , 2021. For more information about the event, please visit <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a>

April 15, 2021 - Balloon Fiesta conversations with Matt Guthrie, Laurie Riedle, Stephanie Prendergast and Amanda Molina.

Official podcast of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Join us Oct 2-10, 2021. #BalloonFiesta visit <a href="https://balloonfiesta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://balloonfiesta.com</a> for more information.

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