Green Flag is up at Balloon Fiesta for Special Shape Rodeo™

Green Flag is up at Balloon Fiesta for Special Shape Rodeo™

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
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