The special shapes balloons are so much fun to see that they deserve their own post. Many of them were flying during the first two days I was at the fiesta.
My 3rd Day at the Fiesta Field
The Special Shapes Rodeo was scheduled for Thursday, October 12. Sadly, the balloons couldn’t fly because of high winds. Luckily for everyone it was safe for the balloons to inflate on the field and set up for a static display. There were many spectators walking through the field getting up close to these creative balloons.
Kelli and I had a great time walking through the field of balloons. We stopped to watch Kermie the Frog inflate. There were families and children looking up in awe at the the giant Frog. While I was capturing the activity of the crew setting up the balloon Kelli was busy handing out Evil Twin balloon trading cards to the kids.
Kelli also did some pin trading with some of the balloon teams while I was busy taking pictures.
After we had seen most of the balloons we headed for the vendors area to grab a bite to eat. I enjoyed my first ever Green Chile Hamburger – Yum! We wandered through the Artisan’s tent and then stopped to watch the chainsaw carvers at work. A dazzle of Zebra’s caught up with us for a final photo.
Attending the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an event I will never forget. The balloons were spectacular and everyone I met was friendly, helpful, smiling, and having fun. I also enjoyed spending time with my brother Joe and his wife Kelli when we weren’t at the fiesta. We caught up on family stuff and enjoyed some amazing New Mexico cuisine meals together. Thanks Joe and Kelli!
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Great post! This event is on my bucket list! Someday I’ll get there. Looks so fun. Thanks for sharing all these excellent photos!
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Thank you for your comments! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. I hope you make it to the balloon fiesta one day!
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Those are fun balloons! It does look like it was a good time.
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Thank you! Yes, these balloons were so creative and fun to see. There were lots of kids there to enjoy them.
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Special shapes are the best, Beth! Since it has been so long since I was at the balloon fiesta, I’m sure there some bigger and better ones now. Love the frog! Have a wonderful weekend.
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Mike and Kellye, I enjoyed all of the special shapes! The stork was one of my favorites.
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Beautiful balloons! Does the other side of the clown face balloon have a smile? Such fun!
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Betty, yes it was so much fun seeing the balloons. I didn’t see the other side of the sad clown balloon so I had to look it up Yes! His name is Coco the Clown and on the other side of the balloon he is happy! I’m glad you asked that question!
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Thanks for checking! Glad to know he has a smile!
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Wow! Great pictures! You are right, they deserve their own post. Thanks for sharing the pics and the story.
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the images!
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These are fun!!
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Yes, the special shape balloons were so fun to see.
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What can I say except WOW and what a hoot you must have had seeing these up close and personal. These are amazing! Thank you so much for doing the second post because you are right, they deserved their own stage.
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Judy, seeing these balloons up close was so much fun!
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These are so much fun, Beth! Great photos! Thanks for sharing.
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These are so neat – thank you!
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Pam, so glad you liked them!
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Great post! This event is amazing. So glad you were able to attend.
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