The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico for 2025 will take place from October 4 to October 12. It is a nine-day event starting on the first Saturday in October and ending on the second Sunday of the month. This festival is the largest balloon festival in the world and features hundreds of hot air balloons each year. Key highlights include events like the Dawn Patrol, Mass Ascension, Balloon Glow, and other special activities throughout the week.
Additionally, in Gallup, New Mexico, there is another balloon event called the Red Rock Balloon Rally, which is held annually during the first weekend of December (December 5-7 in 2025).
So, for the famous balloon festival in Albuquerque, you should plan for early October, specifically October 4-12, 2025.
