{"id":5983,"date":"2019-09-15T19:01:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T00:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=5983"},"modified":"2021-10-03T20:20:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T01:20:03","slug":"albuquerque-balloon-fiesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/reviews\/balloon\/albuquerque-balloon-fiesta\/","title":{"rendered":"A Desert Kaleidoscope At The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What started as a small gathering of 13 balloons<\/strong> in 1972, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has grown to become the largest balloon event in the world. Held each year during the first week in October, the ABQ Balloon Festival now attracts more than 600 balloons<\/strong> and 1000 pilots<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you are planning a family vacation, a couple\u2019s getaway or a personal retreat, the\u00a0Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(AIBF) is a destination that everyone can enjoy. From hundreds of colorful balloons drifting effortlessly in a crisp blue sky, to brilliant firework displays in New Mexico\u2019s beautiful desert landscape, it\u2019s no wonder the AIBF is one of the most photographed events in the world.\u00a0 Ken Sklute, Canon\u2019s Explorer of Light & Experienced Balloonist shares his tips to photograph the Albuquerque Balloon Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glamping at the ABQ Balloon Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New this year is a Glamping Experience at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Glamping tents<\/a> are now available in an exclusive location in Balloon Fiesta Park. You can enjoy spectacular views of the balloons flying high against a stunning background of the Sandia Mountains from the tent village. No need to battle the\u00a0traffic to get there to photograph the balloons in the sky, you’ll be within walking distance to the launch field.\u00a0
Cost is $1,500 for 3 nights for<\/strong>\u00a01 – 2 people<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo tips for capturing the best shots at the festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can’t make it to the Desert Kaleidoscope to see the hot air balloons dazzling in the skies at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta don’t worry \u2015 Canon Explorer of Light Ken Sklute shared with us some stunning images<\/a> from Mass Ascension and Balloon glow at the event from the previous years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But if you are thinking about visiting the festival there is still time to plan a trip. Get those picnic blankets and cameras ready to go see the hundreds of balloons floating and glowing up the New Mexico skies. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta runs from October 5- 13, 2019 with Canon U.S.A., Inc., as the Presenting Sponsor of the festival. Check out Ken Sklute\u2019s tips and tricks<\/a> and equipment recommendations before you go, to capture your experience on camera and make your own painting with light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plano Balloon Festival<\/a>
A hot air balloon Safari in Serengeti<\/a>
Gallery Stroll in Santa Fe, NM<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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