S S S S BALLOON FIE TA FREQUENTLY A KED QUE TION WHAT IS BALLOON FIESTA LIVE!? For those who cannot make it to the Balloon Park you can still be a part of all the spectacle of everything that is the Balloon Fiesta by watching our live stream of each session’s activities. Just go to www. balloonfiesta.com/Live-Stream and start watching from the comfort of your hotel or home. You can also watch shows from past years to relive or prepare for your visit. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAKING PHOTOS? Photography is welcome and encouraged at Balloon Fiesta. We take great pride in being the most photographed event in the world. Tips: To achieve bold, intimate photos without the clutter of crowds and movements, move in closer, or have your subject move closer to the camera with a balloon filling the frame as the background. Close-ups of detail capture unique, unexpected moments, while an overall view can show the magnitude of the experience. The best times of day to capture incredible photos are during the “magic hours” of dusk and dawn, when the warm glow of the balloons blends with the richness of the sky. This technique has been coined the “jewel box effect,” and is best shot with a tri-pod and high-speed film or ISO because of the low light. WHAT ARE THE GONDOLA & CHASERS’ CLUBS? (See Page 10) The Gondola and Chasers’ Clubs are two different options to upgrade your Balloon Fiesta experience during a morning or evening session. Depending on the venue you select, you will enjoy a variety of VIP treatments and a special viewing area of the day’s events. See the complete details on page 10. To buy Gondola Club tickets, visit the Gondola Club page on our website www.balloonfiesta.com/Gondola-Club To purchase Chasers’ Club tickets, visit the Chasers’ Club page on our website www.balloonfiesta.com/Chasers-Club WHAT DO I WEAR AND WHAT IS THE WEATHER? Generally, temperatures in the morning are around 40°F, warming up to about 70°F by noon. Bring a jacket and dress in layers. Also remember to wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen to put on after the sun is up. You will be at a high altitude and are at risk for sunburn. Bring appropriate eye protection. Sun and wind could be your enemies on a bright, sunny or windy day. For further weather information, visit www.balloonfiesta.com. WHERE SHOULD I STAY? Contact Balloon Fiesta Travel to reserve a hotel, www.balloonfiestahotels.com, or at 833.229.9777. CAN YOU PARK AN RV AT THE FIELD? RVs can be parked in our general parking for an individual session but not overnight. The cost will be determined by the number of spaces used. You can also check our website at www.balloonfiesta.com/RV-Information to view and make an RV resevation at one of our RV parking areas. There is a three night reservation minimum. WHAT ARE THE DATES OF FUTURE BALLOON FIESTAS? 2023 October 7-October 15 2024 October 5-October 13 2025 October 4-October 12 WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT ALBUQUERQUE? Visit the website of Visit Albuquerque at www.visitalbuquerque.org to browse an online version of the Official Albuquerque Guest Guide, or request a printed copy by calling Visit Albuquerque’s office at 1-800-284-2282. Visitor’s Guides are also distributed at their exhibit booth located near the south end of Main Street and the Information Booths on our Park during the Balloon Fiesta.