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This week on What's Up Wednesday, Happy Birthday to Us, and a brand new item just in time for Mother's Day shopping. It was on this day, April 8, 1972, that 13 balloons gathered at Coronado Center in Albuquerque to celebrate the 50th birthday of radio station KOB. Sid Cutter...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's the mid-point of our Pin of the Month series, and that means another Saturday Sales and Pin Trading day, and other surprises available just on Saturday. And tickets go on sale this Friday for all of Balloon Fiesta 2026. April is the birth...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our Spring Sale is winding down, we've got bags for every occasion, just 10 more days until tickets for 2026 go on sale, and we have a sneak peek at the next Pin of the Month with a special twist. Now that spring is...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the day after St. Patrick's Day, a lot of information on stuff in general, and some new products for you to check out. Did you notice we are now less than 200 days from the start of the 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta?...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, now that we’ve sprung forward, it’s time for the March Madness of Spring Cleaning! More daylight hours mean more time to comb through the inventory, and we found a slew of items ready to go on sale. Starting today, it’s our annual Spring Cleaning...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a new month means a new pin of the month, pin trading, Saturday sales, and order pickup. We also have some pin collecting items and a new jewelry line to tell you about. The March pin of the month celebrates the luck of the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a cool arts and craft project kit, a fun, yet educational youth t-shirt, the first pin for the 2026 event, and a quick update on last week's email. Have you ever tried Quilling? Do you know what it is? At its heart, quilling (also...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, an in-depth look at our Balloon Fiesta Signature Style line of clothing. The Balloon Fiesta Signature Style is a line of clothing from higher-end clothing manufacturers with a special, understated, and classy Balloon Fiesta Logo. On the men's side, we have a polo and...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a couple of new products and an update on Balloon Fiesta calendars. First up, an item that's actually been available for a couple of months now, and we're just getting around to featuring it here on What's Up Wednesday. It's a collection of Tea...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, we’re rolling out a new Pin of the Month — which means another Pin Trading and Shopping Saturday. Our Valentine’s special continues, and we’ve added a fun new item you’ll want to check out. First, don’t forget our Valentine’s bonus: with any purchase of $25...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, RV space reservations open today, and our Valentine’s Special is officially live. Hopefully, you caught last week’s special edition of Balloon Fiesta Live! to get ready for the opening of 2026 RV reservations. The waiting room opens at 8:40 a.m., with reservations going live...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, we have a lot to cover, including a limited-edition pin, a sneak peek at new items already in production, a look at our jewelry collection just in time for Valentine’s Day, and an important reminder about how to increase your chances of securing an...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, we’ve got a true potpourri of updates, so be sure to read all the way through and stay in the loop. A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for our first pin trading day last Saturday. We set up our pin trading board....
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, we’re kicking off the new year with our latest Pin of the Month, a little shopping news, and a brand-new opportunity to do some pin trading. It’s the first Wednesday of a new year and a new month, which means it’s officially Pin...
Read moreAs the final day of the year begins, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next.A new year brings new ideas, new products, and fresh opportunities to celebrate the Balloon Fiesta spirit in everyday ways.From familiar favorites to brand-new finds, there’s plenty on the horizon for Balloon Fiesta Stuff in the...
Read moreAs Christmas Eve arrives, we want to take a moment to say thank you.Thank you for supporting Balloon Fiesta Stuff and for being part of the community that helps keep the spirit of Balloon Fiesta alive all year long.From longtime fans to first-time visitors, every order, every message, and every...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's order pick-up time, and looking forward to 2026. Yes, it's true, Balloon Fiesta Stuff shopping is finished for 2025. Both our online and gift shop are closed for the year. We have inventory and year-end processing to do, and then there's the actual...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's last call for in-person and online shopping as Black Friday and December sale prices continue. And time is running out to pick up your orders. Thanks to everyone who placed orders for Black Friday and during our December Sale. Of course, those prices...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday: the festive December Pin of the Month, a cheerful bonus pin giveaway, our big holiday December Sale, and special weekend pickup hours to help you wrap up your shopping. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time for Pin of the Month #2—and this...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we have a winner! It's Black Friday week, and that means SALE TIME! Our Black Friday sale starts at 6 am on Thanksgiving morning. We have a lot of clothing items on the list, including T-shirts, V-neck shirts, Beanie caps, visors, pajamas, gloves, hoodies,...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday....It's NUMBER 200!!!! And that means it's time to celebrate with a big giveaway. To enter, all you have to do is place an order. Before we get to the really big news, a quick note. While we thought we had everything counted and back...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's all about special deals, hours, and next week. Before we get to all of that, a belated Thank You to all of the veterans out there. We hope you were recognized yesterday for the sacrifices you and your family have made for the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're unveiling our brand-new Pin of the Month collection! And yes, it's already time to start thinking about Black Friday, our annual December Sale, and holiday hours. It's the first Wednesday of November, which means—ta-da!—the debut of our Pin of the Month collection is...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, No tricks here, just treats—we're BACK IN STOCK! All the remaining inventory from the field has been brought back, counted, sorted, restocked, and is now ready for you in both our online store and gift shop. If we've got it, it's available NOW. But...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a brand new line of items hits the store, jackets, pins, and patches are back in stock after inventory, and a ballooning history note. Let's start with the brand-new line we have just released on Balloon Fiesta Stuff. We call it our Signature Style...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, WOW, what a week. Here's a wrap-up and what's next. Thanks to everyone who attended Balloon Fiesta in person, watched via Balloon Fiesta Live!, or even just from around town. And an even bigger thanks to those of you who shopped Balloon Fiesta Stuff,...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're halfway through the week, sales have been booming, and we have a new product available TOMORROW! Pins are always great collector's items. And they are always very popular at Balloon Fiesta. And starting tomorrow, you'll be able to be first in line for...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the countdown drops to hours instead of days as we're already in the month of October. We'll give you all the on field shopping hours, and provide an insider tip on how to save money on your Balloon Fiesta Sportswear. As we mentioned last week,...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's all about the shopping. We have all the details you need to shop before and during the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. All the merchandise is here, stocked and ready for you to enjoy. So now is the time to browse the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, everything you need to know about shopping leading up to and during Balloon Fiesta. And a the last couple of new items we'll be able to feature before the event. First up, the 2025 fleece blanket. Lightweight and soft, made of 100 polyester, this...
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