NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday, October 10, is Day 7 of the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Balloon pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower each morning at 6 a.m. to discuss the day’s weather conditions and determine if balloons are safe to launch.
Friday’s scheduled events include a Special Shape Rodeo™ in the morning, Fiesta de Globitos, Special Shape Glowdeo™ in the evening and more.
Friday, October 10
- 4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag Distribution Begins
- 5:45 am Drone Light Show
- 6:00 am Dawn Patrol
- 7:00 am Special Shape Rodeo™
- 7:00 am Balloon Launch
- 7:30 – 11 am Fiesta de los Globitos (RC Balloon Exhibition)
- 8:00 am Fly In Competition
- 8 am – noon Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
- 10:00 am Chainsaw Carving Auction
- 3 – 6 pm Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
- 5:00 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
- 6:30 pm Special Shape Glowdeo™
- 7:30 pm Team Fastrax™ Skydiving
- sponsored by Accident Insurance Company, Inc.
- 7:45 pm Drone Light Show
- sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino
- 8:00 pm After Glow™ Fireworks Show
