Hot air balloons add brilliant touches of color to the sky at ballooning events across the U.S. and many offer opportunities for camping in your St. Cloud RV . One of the coolest sites you can see in your new or used Minnesota RV is at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – the world’s largest ballooning event featuring about 600 hot air balloons.
The Balloon Fiesta offers RV camping, and according to their website, there’s still space available. They do recommend that you call, however, for all the latest information: 505-821-1000 or 1-888-422-7277.
Considering a fall road trip? Here are a few details for the week long event:
Dates: October 6-14, 2012
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
RV Sites: There are four types of sites: STANDARD (dry camping), PREMIUM (electricity with 20 Amps minimum and water provided), VIP (dry camping adjacent to the Launch Field with entry passes included) and PRESIDENT’S COMPOUND (premier sites on a bluff overlooking the Launch Field with city water pressure and 30 Amp minimum electricity).
Check In: You’ll be able to check in between 12 noon and 7 pm on the day you arrive, but the Fiesta staff strongly recommends that you arrive before 3 pm on days other than Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to avoid the heavy traffic congestion.
Weather: The weather is usually incredible in October, but be sure and bring a heavy jacket for those early morning events. It’s chilly! Expect spectacular sunrises over the Sandia Mountains!
The 10-day schedule of events includes mass ascensions, balloon rides, evening balloon glows, fireworks and more!
