ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are sharing the economic impact from the 53rd Fiesta. According to a third-party study last year, the fiesta generated more than $215 million.
The nine-day event attracted more than 838,337 guests, including 712,500 tourists. The event showcased 551 registered hot air balloons and 667 pilots representing 45 states and 16 countries. This year’s Balloon Fiesta is set to run from October 4-12.