Did you save your ticket? Last year's rain checks for Balloon Fiesta are still good. Here's how to use them
The 50th annual International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta continues this week. During the pilots briefing Monday morning they were warned that this morning’s mass ascension would be hampered by weather. Some pilots decided to inflate and interact with fans instead. Pictured is pilot Frank Anger of Mississippi inflating his balloon called America during a static display. Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Last year was a disappointing one for fans of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as soggy weather canceled many of the sessions, but for those wishing to watch the balloons this year, those tickets will still be honored.
"For the sessions that were … canceled because of weather those tickets are still good," said Tom Garrity of the The Garrity Group, representing the Fiesta. "And those numbers are in the system of the ticket company for this year. People just need to show up with those tickets."
Garrity added tickets that were used last year for a session that went as planned will not scan, so be sure you only bring tickets for days that were canceled.
The days that were canceled last year:
Oct. 1, 2022, Saturday evening
Oct. 2, Sunday evening
Oct. 3, Monday
Oct. 5, Wednesday
Oct. 6, Thursday evening
Oct. 7, Friday evening
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Oct. 8 Saturday morning
Oct. 8 Saturday evening
Oct. 9, Sunday
Last year's rained out Fiesta
Last Year's Headlines from the Field
This year's guide
Several special shapes balloons dry out inside the Albuquerque Convention Center on Saturday after being soaked by torrential rains the night before.(Courtesy of International Balloon Fiesta)
Kevin Painter, crew member with the Dawn Patrol, waits out the rain during the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Thousands gathered to watch the Double Balloon Launch and Competition, early morning rain showers cancelled the Dawn Patrol’s flight.Chancey Bush
Balloons lift off during the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Thousands gathered to watch the Double Balloon Launch and Competition, early morning rain showers cancelled the Dawn Patrol’s flight.Chancey Bush
The 50th annual International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta continues this week. Pictured is a weather balloon being released during the pilots briefing Monday morning where they were warned that this morning’s mass ascension would be hampered by weather. Some pilots decided to inflate and interact with fans instead. Albuquerque, New Mexico.Roberto E. Rosales
The 50th annual International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta continues this week. During the pilots briefing Monday morning they were warned that this morning’s mass ascension would be hampered by weather. Some pilots decided to inflate and interact with fans instead. Pictured are event goers gathered around the American flag in order to sign the National Anthem. Albuquerque, New MexicoROBERTO E. ROSALES
The 50th annual International Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta continues this week. During the pilots briefing Monday morning they were warned that this morning’s mass ascension would be hampered by weather. Some pilots decided to inflate and interact with fans instead. Pictured is pilot Frank Anger of Mississippi inflating his balloon called America during a static display. Albuquerque, New MexicoROBERTO E. ROSALES
Local pilot Elaine Thacher,85, lights up the burner in her balloon Saturday morning as she participates in her last Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Albuquerque, New MexicoROBERTO E. ROSALES
