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This week on What's Up Wednesday, we have a couple of new T-shirts for you, along with a new medium-weight hoodie and a few shopping tips now that Balloon Fiesta is less than 30 days away. First up, check out the Neon Lights Tee. It features a vibrant, neon sign-inspired...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, September is here, and so is the latest Pin of the Month. We're also releasing the Heritage Pin and the 2026 Official Program, and we have a few important updates and reminders to share. It's the next-to-last Pin of the Month in our 2025–2026...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we've got new patches, a cozy blanket, and another great shirt for Balloon Fiesta season. Right up there with pin collecting is collecting patches, and we have two new ones for you today: the Special Shapes Patch and the Mass Ascension Patch. These are...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's all about the Signature Style Collection. A couple of years ago, we added our Signature Style Collection to our clothing lineup. This collection features higher-end apparel with premium fabrics, recognizable name brands, and more limited production runs. Each piece also carries our subtle...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, welcome to 2027—calendar time, a T-shirt bonanza, and a word about those posters. As promised last week, the official 2027 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta calendar is here and available for purchase. Be the first on your crew to start planning for Balloon Fiesta...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, it’s Poster Time, Pin of the Month time, and Chase Crew time. Welcome to August! First up, the official serigraph poster is now available. Titled Chirp409 ManiFiesta, it features a large, stylized Road Runner as balloons float over the Rio Grande with the Sandia...
Read moreEvery year, we create a special collection of official Event Items that capture the spirit of that year’s Balloon Fiesta. The collection includes a jacket, ball cap, T-shirt and new this year a Spirit Jersey®. The best part? All four are available starting today! This year’s retail Event Jacket is...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we have a lot of new items to tell you about, an update on those pins introduced last week, and a helpful tip for our online shoppers. Let's start with another addition to our line of Spirit Jerseys®. This one is black with bling....
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our annual Christmas in July sale is here! This is when we make our final reductions on previous-year merchandise as we make room for exciting new items arriving daily. This year, the Balloon Museum Foundation is celebrating alongside us with its own Christmas in...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's all about Balloon Glow™. You may notice something new on this year's Balloon Glow™ logo—a little ™ tucked next to the name. It's a new trademark, a small detail with a simple purpose: it lets everyone know that Balloon Glow™ is part of...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, a new month means another Pin of the Month, and since it’s July, it’s the beginning of a busy and exciting month for Balloon Fiesta Stuff. Let’s get started with the Pin of the Month. As you might expect for our nation’s 250th birthday,...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're officially 100 days away from the 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! That means it's time to start thinking about all the gear you'll need for another unforgettable Balloon Fiesta season. To help you get ready, we have new items for summer designed to...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday: Father’s Day, the first day of summer, two new products, and two new collectible pins. With the first day of summer arriving on Father’s Day this Sunday, thoughts will be turning to outdoor picnics, time at the beach, and other summer adventures. And that...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're just three weeks away from America's 250th birthday celebration, and that means it's time to order your patriotic gear from Balloon Fiesta Stuff. Remember back in April when we told you about our new collaboration with Spirit Jersey? Today, we're excited to introduce...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's another Pin of the Month, the coveted Number 54 pins, and sadly, the last Pin Trading and Shopping Saturday before Balloon Fiesta 2026. It's hard to believe we're already in June, the sixth month of the year, and just four months away from...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we have three new products for you to check out, plus a little inside information to help you get a jump on some of the new merchandise coming for 2026. From the 2026 pin collection, it's the 54 medallion. This collectible coin features the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, just in time for the unofficial start of summer, we're releasing a new lawn flag, drinkware for your outdoor adventures, and a couple of new official pins. Let's start with the lawn flag. Inspired by the 2026 theme, The Scenic Route, this design brings together...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday: a brand-new product, the return of a fan favorite, and the restocking of another popular item. The 2026 merchandise is starting to arrive, and we’re excited to finally begin sharing it with you. This week, we’re releasing a brand-new blackout ball cap. It’s been...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday: it’s Pin of the Month, a few more 2026 event pins to go with it, and yes… It’s account upgrade time. It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means a new Pin of the Month. May’s pin is number 7 in our 12-pin...
Read moreThis week on What’s Up Wednesday, General Admission tickets are in stock, Good Housekeeping magazine publishes a survey on what moms want most for Mother’s Day, and we are days away from Star Wars Week. Good Housekeeping says moms want something personal, like an experience or jewelry. Why not book...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the numbers are aligning on this Earth Day, and we're here to celebrate with items that are made from recycled material and are recyclable themselves. Just in time for Mother's Day, graduations, and other spring and summer celebrations, we have a new line of...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, an oops, a heads up, and how to spend that tax refund. We hate to bring it up, but today is Tax Day in the United States. Hopefully, you managed things well enough to get a refund. Regardless of your tax situation, you're going...
Read moreThis 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, 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...
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