Balloon Festivals & More Fun Activities in the Fall in Albuquerque, NM

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A crisp autumn breeze provides the perfect climatic backdrop for balloon festivals in Albuquerque. The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is one of the most world-famous balloon festivals, generally held the first and second weeks of October each year. Known as the world's largest hot air balloon festival, the balloon fiesta features over 500. Albuquerque's fun activities in the fall aren't limited to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Take a look at these other autumn events in New Mexico's sunshine city, and visit the complete Calendar of Events to see what is happening during your visit.

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25th Annual New Mexico Wine Festival September 1 - 3, 2012 New Mexico's oldest wine festival offers wine tastings from several of New Mexico's wineries plus live entertainment, food, high-quality arts and crafts in Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque. MORE INFO >>
8th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta September 15, 2012 Join in on this celebration of all things salsa. You can even vote or participate in the salsa making contest! Dip Competition A Salsa Fiesta in New Mexico wouldn't be complete without a salsa dip cooking competition. This contest showcases the best... MORE INFO >>
¡Globalquerque! World Music Festival September 21 - 22, 2012 New Mexico's 8th Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture. MORE INFO >>
2012 New Mexico State Fair September 13 - 23, 2012 Located in the heart of Albuquerque, the New Mexico State Fair is one of the largest fairs in the nation with PRCA rodeo and nationally known country recording stars, plus and Indian and Spanish villages. Visitors can explore art, agriculture, animals, enterta... MORE INFO >>
ISEA 2012 Albuquerque: Machine Wilderness September 19 - 24, 2012 The Eighteenth International Symposium on Electronic Art, ISEA2012 Albuquerque: Machine Wilderness is a symposium and series of events exploring the discourse of global proportions on the subject of art, technology and nature. MORE INFO >>
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 6 - 14, 2012 The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for kids of all ages. For more than three decades, the first week in October brings the smell of roasting chiles and the beautiful, magical moving picture show of hot a... MORE INFO >>