# @matadornetwork on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeIG5jbH0UB
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71336075-matadornetwork-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5102368d11.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:50:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Matador Network (@matadornetwork) — https://gondola.cc/matadornetwork

## Caption

The balloonfiesta started back in 1972 with 13 balloons in an open lot near a shopping center. 🎈🛒

This years remaining mass ascension dates are Oct 7, 10, and 11. Pro tip: get there before gates open, around 4:30 to 5am, so you’re on the field while balloons inflate and you beat the crowds to the best spots. Mornings are cold at that hour, so dress in layers. 🧥🔥

🎥 knatephoto

#HotAirBalloons #BalloonFestival #AlbuquerqueInternationalBalloonFiesta #NewMexicoTravel #Albuquerque

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## Tags

balloonfestival, albuquerque, newmexicotravel, hotairballoons, albuquerqueinternationalballoonfiesta

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