RVing at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!

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[@mshrum100]

Being a pilot myself and participating in this event for 23 years, It is good to see somebody making a effort to educate the public about this great event!! My wife and I both fulltime RV, so this is cool to watch!

[@ChangingLanes]

It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed ourselves!

[@Kangenpower7]

Great memories! I was there in 1992, returned and met my wife in 93, got engaged and rode on a hot air balloon in 94, went back several more times! The south parking lot was the launch area back in 92 - 98. Then they opened the north launch area, and used the south lot for the dry camping. In 2010, I stayed in the VIP area for $150 a night, now over $250 a night! It was great, and could only stay there 3 nights, as we made reservations in June. 30 amp hook up. Great to ride a mobility scooter to the field. There is no real need to get reservations for the dry camping in the south field. You can get 30 amp electric in the south field - they use generators to power the RV's back in 2010, don't know if they put in a service by now. Bus to the main field can be a long wait when everyone wants to leave the night events, or wants to ride to the morning events, while a lot of cars are trying to get into the parking areas along with the bus service. I normally rode my bike when I was younger, and locked it up to a fence. If you volunteer, you can typically get your pilot to give you a pass to get onto the field for free. Or meet up with your pilot, and ride in with them. Some pilots use the north entrance, others the south entrance. When there with the Escapees Club one year, a event was to go to the County Line Restaurant one night. Usually 1-3 events will get rain or to much wind, but one year they did every event that time! Yes be ready for 40F in the morning and 60- 65 in the afternoon! Balloon float because the 70,000 cubic feet of air inside is "Lighter" than the cold air outside the balloon. The hot air inside is normally 175 - 200F, but the pilot likes to keep it below 195, if possible, so the fabric lasts longer. It's a lot of fun to help a crew! I just walked around and found someone who was great!

[@cshubs]

I've lived in Abq for 11 years. I love Fiesta days, even when I don't go, because hundreds of balloons are floating around when I go to work and for a couple hours after. It's magical. Your video is excellent.

[@marciatesch3951]

I over seeing your video of the festival. I lived there for 18 years and never missed a festival. RV’d there last year and stayed in the south lot. Shuttle was easy on/off. So happy you liked it!!!!

[@MariaDelgado-vf6pc]

This is such a great video, as usual. However, the dumpster reenactment was hilarious!

[@badgerpa9]

Sometimes when you meet up with friends it can be nice to be parked a little distance away for that nap and private time. Stay safe and healthy.

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

This has been our favorite video so far of the Balloon Fiesta! We love how in depth y'all went into everything and we like that we got to see the advantage point of getting there a few days early too! Daisy was so cute in her sunglasses! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks so much!! 😊💜

[@garyhahn3450]

Your excitement is so infectious. Would love to visit there during the Fiesta. Thank you so much for taking us along for your visit.

[@alanstallones8624]

Thankyou for sharing such an awesome adventure! Can’t wait for Part two!

[@allya6416]

I am born & raised in Albuquerque and it truly is so beautiful every year! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it as much as us New Mexicans do!!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Your video is the most beautiful of any I’ve ever seen of this event. Thanks for sharing.

[@marydelfico8406]

Absolutely Amazing. Definitely going next year. Really great footage. Thank you for talking us along! The dumpster truck rendition was hysterical.

[@Susan-ug4vh]

You both are amazing!! We love all of your videos. We love how you keep it real. Safe travels. See you next week!❤️

[@BoowanaNM]

Native ABQ here. GREAT job showcasing one of our attractions. I'm so glad you got to experience the Balloon Fiesta up close and personal. It's always awe-inspiring. Thank you for stopping by. (I'm a channel follower. Keep up the great job!)

[@kathigee]

I already know we're going next year... but thanks to you two, now I know which lot we're gonna stay in! So much great info - thanks so much! looking forward to part 2. Happy travels!

[@laurapongratz681]

Great job! I enjoyed this video very much! You both do such a great job explaining and taking me along on your adventures! Thank you!

[@Makingmemoriesoutdoors]

This was so helpful! Thank you for sharing all the details. We know what to expect now.

[@leodur13]

Love the Ballon Fiesta born and raised there. My cousin was performing with the mariachi group you caught on video. Awesome 👌

[@arbonneladyTN]

We were stationed with the Navy there at Kirtland AFB. Learned to crew with our NAVY team Balloon, , and for a grand total of our 12 years living there I crewed. And still crew every other year.

[@hshalom9113]

@@arbonneladyTN I lived in base housing in 1978 and they flew over.

[@jasonchapman6058]

I'm glad I watched the video! I used to have a 38' 5th wheel and went to balloon fiesta about 12 years ago. We stayed on grounds just as you did and it was a great RVing experience. The high point for me was the visual stimulation (almost a color burst overload) of the mass ascension was simply breathtaking! Thanks for sharing.

[@billharris505]

I lived in Albuquerque for 20 years. Went to the fiesta 12 or 14 times. The balloons are different every year and I was never disappointed.

[@jacc9311]

What an awesome video! We want to go to this balloon festival. Hopefully we will get there! Thank you Chad and Tara for bringing us this video! ❤️

[@joycemoses2411]

Loved this video! Beautiful picture of your rig with fireworks! Daisy looked so cute in her basket! Thank you for the information!

[@danieldill5214]

Excellent videos! My family was there Tuesday through Friday. You said it! It is great to see on video but to see it in person and put your feet on the ground is a whole other experience! So many memories of the balloon fiesta from my childhood I got to share with my family. Thank you for these videos. Boondocking for the fiesta feels overwhelming....but you guys make it seem easy. We'll camp next to y'all next year!

[@deankirkman7753]

That was absolutely beautiful-what a great video ! Thanks guys !

[@dmiller2055]

That is the cutest dog her glasses!!!

[@carlaporter2343]

You two (and Daisy!)are such a gift! You remind us of what America used to be, free and normal. I love your videos and you are like family which I cherish because I don't have any. Thank you so much for what you give to so many who follow your adventures. Carla

[@4LowRocks]

Following up a year later - we did attend the Balloon Fiesta this year and it was a blast! The weather didn't completely cooperate as we never got to see the evening glow, and our flight was nearly cancelled. But that flight was absolutely the BEST! Your video helped us greatly. Thanks a lot!

[@mindmagicstudio7000]

Wow, such an informative video. You all are such a great couple.

[@lisa62723]

Wow!!!! I am amazed....I was saying 'Holy Cow' throughout this episode 😎 I will have to put this on our bucket list. Thanks for providing all the info so we are informed and educated about this great event. Love Daisy's goggles🥰 Love your videos😎Thanks for sharing your fun with us💚💙💜Safe travels🌅

[@robertosgood961]

I don;t know what else to say but, WOW!

[@teamnash55]

Thanks for posting. Lots of good info on the fest. We are planning to attend next year.

[@deediterlizzi538]

Loved your Balloon Fiesta vids 1 + 2! Your vids are clear, unhurried & provide top info for others making the trip to be successful & hit all the best spots! The 1st lift off brought tears to my eyes & fireworks were thrilling! I ballooned over the Serangeti in Africa & a few places in hometown MA. Your vids were as good as being there. Thanks so much & be safe. Looking forward to watching more from you2. Happy RVing!

[@lindadelaney8117]

OMG GUYS. This is the best video EVER! I have been waiting for this video. AND IT IS ON MY BUCKET LIST FOR NEXT YEAR.

[@KelleyTexas]

Great overview of the balloon fiesta! I stayed in the South RV Lot with the Xscapers group. This was my first ABQ balloon fiesta and my first boondocking experience. The fiesta was AMAZING! It was almost sensory overload with all the colors and sounds, etc. But, I loved it. I didn't make it to the museum, but I like your idea of arriving early and visiting the museum before the crowds arrive. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I am really looking forward to part 2.

[@caspergreen8931]

Awesome video as always! Stay safe!

[@michaelthompson3679]

Great video loved it the balloons are beautiful easy to understand why you loved it so much and were so excited to be there! ❤️👍

[@brianbarbe9646]

Exceptional videography and editing. Can't wait for part 2.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you for thus video. Great job of filming the balloons going up. Looks like a lot of fun. Cute seeing Daisy in your basket in your electric bike. Hope you have a great night. And great week.

[@jonelleriboni9826]

Have followed you guys for two years, your videos helped us make a ton of decisions when we bought our RV. We live in Albuquerque and a couple of things to note about Balloon Fiesta are, it is the largest in the world. Some years there are over 900 balloons (Covid put a little damper on that this year) AND it is the only or one of just a few fiestas that allow people on the field with the balloons. Once you've been among them watching them take off nothing else can compare.

[@joanjackson2170]

Great video outlining how to maximize the experience at the festival!

[@darlenestout7548]

Absolutely beautiful, thx for the information

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video, felt like I was there. Great job on capturing all the great video. Thank you for sharing and bringing us along. Love your videos !

[@pamelamargroff5836]

Love it 🥰 cant wait for part 2!! Thank you

[@leonajameson8902]

This is something I have always wanted to do. Thank you for all the info. I look forward to you next part2

[@johnwilliams640]

Going to watch it now. I know it has to be a good one like all of the rest of ya videos. You two are the best.

[@tedburton8987]

We have been looking forward to going for many years. Next year is the year! Thanks for all of the great info!!

[@edwardlatwinas3131]

That looks fantastic. Can't wait for your next video when you guys go up in the balloon. Love you guys.

[@ms.m7995]

Really enjoyed your video, lots of great info! Great job, thanks for sharing!

[@trevorhoward8728]

Thank you so much for the great info! I follow several other full timers (which are your friends and we’re in your video 😊) but your balloon fiesta episode was the most informative. We have our reminder set for January 5th to get our spots booked. Thank you again for the great info 👍 we love following you guys.

[@timothymiller8294]

Awesome VLOG Chad and Tara!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@gregprince2523]

What a fantastic event!! Thanks for sharing

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Welcome to Albuquerque! Really glad You had a chance to spend a couple weeks here. The Balloons are always awesome to see. You will never forget Your first time looking at the Balloons. Don't forget the South lot has some hookups .As early as You come here You will have a better chance to get one next year. lol Really hope to see You back next year! Thanks for sharing Your Video...

[@jennifermarie93]

Incredible video! This is on my bucket list. My brother lives about 2 miles from the field and captured some great time lapse videos of the balloons going over his house. Thanks for sharing another awesome video!

[@chadbobby]

22:15 My fav part too !!!

[@orlyk691]

Been crewing in fiesta for 20+ years. Loved your video. Great info, don't think you missed a thing.

[@ike621]

I've lived in Albuquerque for over 10 years, the Balloon Fiesta never gets old! My favorite day is Thursday which is special shapes day.

[@alanradnai7702]

Fantastic, looks like a blast , thx for sharing

[@danielleo370]

i help crew a few balloons, born and raised here nothing like it. greatest show in the sky. i drove past your camper 3-4 times and every time i said " im going to own one like that one day' such a pretty camper. hope ya'll had fun

[@andrewuriarte7581]

This is awesome, love yall 3000!

[@Susan-ug4vh]

Awesome!!❤️

[@paparentman]

This was a really nice report about the balloon rally. Thank you so much.

[@NursingOurTravelBug]

TONS of amazing info. Hoping to go next year. Thanks for putting it together.

[@hiddencanyonnscalerailway6927]

The Fiesta is definitely a bucket list for everyone! We went about 20 years ago and your picts look just like ours! Thanks for sharing your experience! Ben

[@Lauralietx]

Great Video and information!! This is on my bucket list!! They have a smaller version in Plano Texas that I use to Love !! Blessed Travels

[@rickrichardson5329]

Awesome can't wait to see the rest.

[@seanbhaney]

Holy Crap!!! Never in a million years would I have thunk about this! What an awesome video and perfect synopsis of the whole ordeal! I'm looking into it for 2025...I can only imagine it's gonna be about 50% more expensive, but it might still be worth it. Thanks for all the insight!!

[@delmarsbeensaved8569]

Glad you guys had fun,I know I did 🥳😃👍🏾

[@donnag7434]

So informative! Thank you so much! Will be waiting by the computer on January 5 to book!

[@cathybeall986]

Great video. Love cute Daisy! Thanks!

[@catherineclark8156]

Stunning! What a great video, thank you! May have to plan a trip for next year😊

[@jellybean7253]

Really looking forward to the next. Always wanted to see it. Never wanted to deal with all the people. LOL Glad you had a good time.

[@bertkelly7650]

Sooo cool!

[@michaelamaestas4950]

We host campers, in tents , vans and a room in ABQ, NM 87107 . We love hosting awesome people , at Mother Bosque Garden

[@michaellegore2606]

What a great video. My mom goes every year to this and next year I will be attending for the first time for the 50th anniversary..

[@lorih379]

Daisy is just precious in her basket with her goggles

[@ChangingLanes]

We crack up every time we watch it! LOL

[@LifeonOURtime]

What an experience! That mass ascension and the night lighting must have been amazing to experience in person.

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

Thank you Tara & Chad & Daisy. We just got home from the 2022 Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. We're catching up on our KZbin favorites and your "Changing Lanes" catch up episode, mentioning being at Fiesta in 2021. We just finished watching your Part 1 & Part 2. Very well done, informative, excellent photography, and editing. We sure enjoy your adventures. Thank you so much. Jerry & Jennifer from Peoria Arizona

[@buckijunki8167]

Got our attention! Going on the bucket list of places to visit. Years ago someone was knocking on our front door at 8 in the morning on a Saturday. I open the door to see multiple balloons across the street and they were asking all the neighbors if they could land in our yards. He!! Yes! Ran up and got the family out of bed. It was so cool!

[@madre6322]

We are going for the first time this year, but as RV newbies we didn't know about the RV reservation situations so we missed on that one. I am very excited! I see people sitting on folding chairs, so they allow them. Thank you for sharing your story, it's very helpful. Next time we will make sure to reserve early.

[@jimpenn6453]

Great info. Thank you.

[@davidoverholt251]

Great show you Two!

[@werventuringlife]

its on our bucket list!

[@KiddThrifty]

Can’t wait for part 2!

[@aaroneinspahr2953]

Very cool seeing you at ballon fiesta, I live in Albuquerque and it’s fun to see people do Videos on it.

[@dalewells3897]

Great video. I love it.

[@richardcoyle2635]

Great video. Loved the balloons.

[@dskoi7358]

Awesome video!!!

[@michaelcook6467]

Great Video, looks like you guys had a great time! We will get there someday soon!!!

[@jimfrazer5428]

Awesome...just Awesome. Love you guys. I hope you both understand that you are the best RV couple on KZbin. We used to have a great Balloon festival here in Boise.. we miss it.. Safe travels.

[@ChangingLanes]

Ahh thank you so much! 😊

[@bobpurs]

Very cool event. Thanks for the great video.

[@cherrysanchez4019]

We're there this year,it was awesome experience...good video guys...

[@stevendunsford4568]

Your Zion vids were your best so far 👍

[@volcansv9395]

Being from Albuquerque this is so cool to watch !

[@jodeestanush3710]

Absolutely loved your video! This is the best informative video I ever seen! How fun! It’s been a dream of mine to go‼️ Hopefully we can get our reservations in for 2022🙏🏻❤️

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks! 😊 Be sure to get online the very minute reservations open! 👍🏼

[@DrivenbyGr8ce-Jamie]

I thought I saw you two. Just didn’t want to intrude. Glad you enjoyed your time.

[@erikdavis7096]

I used to live in ABQ and I hated all the traffic. Great vid.

[@stanw909]

Three days(Monday to Thursday)was enough for us. The South campground/lot was great because the balloons fly right over it. It was only $40 a day with a three day minimum. We also went to the Northernmost bluff parking lot to overlook the launch field a couple times. It was $20 . We went up to Santa Fe and some other places like Los Cerrillos and Madrid on the way to Sandia Crest (10,600 ft) that overlooks Albuquerque as well as views far to the East. Thanks for the great video.

[@deansimpson6618]

Good job, guys...

[@coopsrvadventures4836]

Great video again. We hope to go to the Fiesta in the next year or two.

[@CalvinHeinly]

Great video a little info on the South RV Lot There are 3 levels of camping in the South Lot. Standard -which is dry camping no hookups - $40/night; Box view which fronts landing zone 1 - dry camping no hookups $50/night; Premium this area has water and 30 amp for $95/night; no admission tickets included ; pump out and fresh water fill is available. See you all next year. It was nice to meet you at the rally this year.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for the info!! 😊