Dozens of hot air balloons have taken off to mark the start of the 47th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The mass ascent ...

More than 100 hot air balloons are expected to take part in this year's mass ascents, which happen at dusk and dawn throughout the fiesta. Organisers have teased a stacked programme which includes ...

Almost a dozen colourful hot air balloons filled the skies above Bristol to mark the countdown to the city’s annual fiesta. Balloons launched from College Green in the heart of the city on ...

Hot air balloons take off during the mass ascension at the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will return this year despite operating at a loss, organisers have said. The iconic event, which sees more than 100 balloons take off from Ashton Court ...

Oct. 4—In 2016, her first year in the artisans tent at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, stained glass artist Tamara Phillips-Kingery put out 75 of her ornamental balloons for the ...

Since 2013, the Music Fiesta has featured country stars such as Darius Rucker, Josh Turner, Lee Brice and Carly Pearce. The America’s Challenge Gas Balloon Race will return after a break last year.

Oct. 10—As the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicked off its 51st event on Saturday, a fleet of 500 drones took to the sky before 6 a.m. to put on a light show for an early morning ...

Jan. 18—Paul Smith, who has served as executive director of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for 26 years, will retire at the end of the month and Sam Parks, the fiesta' current ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year is the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, several days that are known for their early mornings, delicious food, and, of course, beautiful ...