This week on What's Up Wednesday, get a jump on Valentine's Day presents, an update on the Calendar QR codes, and a reminder about RV spaces for 2025. Valentine's Day is less than one month away and so we're featuring our line of Sterling Silver jewelry. From pendants and necklaces...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're up and running for 2025 and we have a workaround for a small problem you may have encountered. Before we get to 2025, we want to take just a moment and thank you again for 2024. It was a great year for Ballooning...
Read moreMay all your dreams take flight in the New Year! Happy New Year! PS - The online store is open again. And the Gift Shop opens Jan 2 at 9 am.
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, no sales, no hype just a huge wish for a Merry Christmas! and Happy Holidays! from all of us at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Balloon Fiesta Stuff!
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the shopping's done and all that is left is to pick up the packages and prepare for the big day. As you should know by now, our Gift Shop and Online store are now closed for 2024. We're completing our year-end inventory with all...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's all about our year-ending December Sale. The sale kicks off at 8 PM MST on Friday the 13th and continues through Tuesday morning at 8 AM. It's always our biggest sale of the year as we clear out merchandise in advance of year-end...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, details on all our holiday hopping hours, a preview of next week's big December Sale, and a note about picking up those orders. Before we get started, a big Thank You to everyone who shopped during our Black Friday sale. From our stand point it...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our Black Friday sale is here! Read all about it, then Go Shopping! We know, it's only Wednesday and Black Friday is still two days away. But that's not stopping us from getting on the early shopping bandwagon. Our Black Friday sale is now...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's time to celebrate, get ready for Black Friday shopping, and grab your holiday wear. Tomorrow is Montgolfier Day. The day in 1783 when the Montgolfier brothers sent the first humans aloft in their hot air balloon. After demonstration flights and the flight with...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, back in stock, Black Friday sales and hours and more. While we're still finding stray items to re-add to our inventory, we think we have added it all back into our online inventory. That means all the extra jackets, shirts, pins, and even some...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, Balloon Fiesta Stuff gets recognized thanks to you, and a long anticipated item finally makes its appearance. Balloon Fiesta Stuff, the merchandise area of Balloon Fiesta has been around for a while. Both via the physical gift shop at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, in...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, no tricks, just more items falling back into stock following Balloon Fiesta #52. With tomorrow being Halloween, and the "fall-back" time change just ahead of us, the weather will soon be turning cooler. We promise! That means it's time to start preparing and we...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, initial sales indicators and new inventory added online. While we are still tallying up all the numbers surrounding Balloon Fiesta 2024, all indications are it was a huge success. Not only did we have 14 green flag sessions, but attendance appears to be up, Balloon Fiesta...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, welcome, what's next and thanks. Welcome to the hundreds of you receiving What's Up Wednesday for the first time. Each week, we'll let you know what's happening at Balloon Fiesta Stuff, including specials, deals, and insider information so you can be the first to know...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're halfway through the week and sales have been booming, so this will be short and sweet with some reminders. Our on field merchandise tents are at the north and south end of Main Street. Open from 5-10:30 for morning sessions and 4-8:30 for...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the countdown drops to hours instead of days. 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, during Balloon Fiesta we actualy operate 6 different...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a last minute arrival, our game plan for Balloon Fiesta 2024 and a look at those extended hours that start on Monday. At the end of July on What's Up Wednesday #130, we unveiled our line of license plates and told you that license...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our last round of new items and a preview of the shopping hours and opportunties ahead. Before we get to the new stuff, we'd like to apologize if you tried to order the Honorable Mention Artist Greeting Cards last week. We had a little...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, more clothing and some really neat greeting cards for all occasions. First up it's a ladies, long sleeve V-notch T-shirt. With Balloon Fiesta emblazoned across the front of the teal color shirt, this soft, high quality fabric tee is ideal for casual outing or cozy days...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we have a couple of drink containers, a seating option, and a really cool item that is made just for you. Let's start with the drinkware. We have a really cool collapsible water bottle. In bright colors with a leak-proof cap, this bottle rolls...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday. The Labor Day weekend and the end of summer is upon us. To send summer 24 off with a bang we have some fun items for you. Let's start with the weekend. Tossing a baseball around as we move toward the World Series is always...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday it's back to school time and yet another Ladies Tee hit the shelves. While school has been in session for a couple of weeks now here in Albuquerque and other locations, others are just getting ready to hit the books again. So how about...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the 2025 Calendar is here! And a first look at our lineup of ball caps for 2024. The long awaited, much anticipated, and highly desirable Official 2025 Balloon Fiesta Calendar is officially being released tomorrow morning. But What's Up Wednesday readers have the opportunity to...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a rack full of new t-shirts and other clothing for you to add to your wardrobe. First the short sleeve options. We have 2 unisex T-shirts and one especially for the ladies. This V-neck slate colored ladies tee has colorful balloons, the words Balloon...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, Music Fiesta Lineup and tickets news, the first honorable mention products, a jogger set and duffle to carry it or other items around in and that Olympic balloon. It's an item packed time at Balloon Fiesta Stuff, so let's get started. Just announced - the line...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, new wearables for you and your car! That's right your car! Based on the popularity of last year's Balloon Fiesta Live! license plate giveaway, we have created nine exciting Balloon Fiesta Designs that will match any car design. There's the event logo and bumper...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the reveal of the Official Balloon Fiesta Poster for 2024, two new t-shirts and a hoodie for your collection, and a popular line of shirts are back in stock. It's our own Prime New Release day! This year’s artist is Jake Gushard and his...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's a Last Chance Sale, a couple of new items and another peek at the Official Poster. Let's start with the new items. They are the event jacket and ball cap. The medium weight jacket is a deep purple and features the full Embrace...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday. Happy Birthday America and what that means for your shopping plans, we'll address recent emails from you and we have a couple of new items as well. We have been told by a few of you about a problem when proceeding to checkout online. Technically...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, another milestone in the countdown to Balloon Fiesta 52, and a heads up on next week's holiday schedule and a couple of new products for you. Looking at the Countdown timer at the top of the Balloon Fiesta Stuff page, we see we are...
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