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Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta

Getting to the field before dawn, where to watch the mass ascension, and what to wear for a 40°F morning that ends at 70°F.

By Almanac Kit EditorsUpdated Oct 1, 2026Balloon Fiesta · 70°F

The mass ascension starts at first light. Be on the field by 6 a.m., and dress in layers: it is cold at dawn and warm by ten.