Balloon Fiesta begins this Saturday and is set to bring in tens of thousands of people from around the world to Albuquerque. Here's what to know.

The weather shifted to a calm, cool morning on Sept. 22, and about 14 balloons lifted gently from Ed Brabson Balloon Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Hot air balloon pilots and aficionados can look forward to another ballooning opportunity this fall with the world's largest ballooning event,

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta opens Oct. 5 and closes Oct. 13. The Fiesta is hosted at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park located at 4401 Alameda Blvd. NE in Albuquerque.

All events and activities at Balloon Fiesta depend on the weather. If a pilot deems the conditions to be inadequate or potentially dangerous for flying their balloon, they won’t go up. Keep an eye on the tall flag in the center of the park for a green (or “go”) flag or check the official Balloon Fiesta app.

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For 2024, Balloon Fiesta will be running from October 5 to 13, and whether you’re a local or visitor, you might want to check out other happenings in the area! Below is a list compiled by KRQE of events happening in Albuquerque around the same time as Balloon Fiesta.