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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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