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This week on What's Up Wednesday, the countdown has dropped to single digits as we race toward opening day of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. And as you might have guessed, demand for 2023 merchandise is soaring. Today we're going to outline all the special shopping hours and opportunities...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a new year-round collection of clothing items that's perfect for the upcoming cooler weather, and another eclipse item as we quickly approach the 2-week mark in the countdown to #51. Elevate your style with our exclusive Balloon Fiesta collection! First up, we have the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a whole slew of items to help you stay hydrated when out ballooning or during any other activity you may be taking part in. First a little update from behind the scenes. We are just a little more than 3 weeks away from the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, we're just 30 days away from "Burners On!" and that means the official program, another T-shirt, and stickers for everyone! Let's start with the program. This is the definitive guide to Balloon Fiesta. Of course you'll find the balloon and pilot directory, with those pretty...
Read moreThis week on What’s up Wednesday, it’s a Pewter Perfect day as we feature 9, count 'em, 9 different items from one collection. From Dutch American's Vintage Collection, these charming keepsakes capture the spirit of Balloon Fiesta like never before. Let’s take a look. Are you ready to bear witness...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the pins are back, the pin are back, in stock that is and some new clothing you'll want to check out. Back on What's Up Wednesday #76, we introduced to the special eclipse pin. and the response was so overwhelming, we sold out of...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's Poster Time! The 2023 Official Balloon Fiesta poster is now available! Entitled When the Sky is Calling, the poster features a number of balloons floating over the valley and Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains in the background. The scene is the creation...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the latest releases in T-shirts, plush animals, and Bees as the countdown drops below 60 days until Balloon Fiesta. We have 2 popular shirts to share with you today. The Event T-shirt and the Special Shapes T-shirt.The Event Tee is a royal blue with...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, with the hot weather the country has been experiencing of late, it may be difficult to think about long sleeves and jackets, but that's what we have for you this week. Before we get to the new items, Thanks for a tremendous response to the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a really cool special pin, and the release of the 2024 Official Calendar. Let's start with the calendar. These are always hot items and starting today they are now available for puchase. It's a spiral-bound wall calendar featuring full color pictures for each month...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our Christmas in July sale continues and the release of some new items. As we told you last week, we're holding a Christmas in July sale where most of our existing merchandise has been reduced for clearance. The 2023 merchandise is arriving daily and...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, It's Christmas in July! Now that the calendar year is more than half over, it's time for a sale that will light up your week. Our Christmas in July sale will help you deck the halls and spread the holiday cheer to you and...
Read moreHappy Belated Birthday America! This week on What's Up Wednesday, a bonus birthday offer and a preview of Christmas in July. Let's start with the birthday offer. You know those Balloon Fiesta Patriotic t-shirts you saw everyone wearing this past weekend? Wish you had one? Well now you can and get...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the third round of official pins is now available as the countdown clock shows just 100 days remaining until the start of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.In the past two weeks, we have released the Event Number 51 pin in three colors, the...
Read moreWelcome to Summer! This week on What's Up Wednesday, it's week two of official pin releases. Last week we released the 2023 official event number pins and sales have been great. If you don't have yours yet, make sure to check them out today along with the new releases. This week...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday the release of the first group of official pins for 2023. Before we get to the new pins, we have a special offer in honor of today being Flag Day here in the USA. We're throwing in a free flag pin with every order placed...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday a cute and cuddly way to celebrate 240 years of Hot Air Balloons. This past weekend, the world celebrated the first public demonstration of the hot air balloon. On June 5, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers sent up the first hot air balloon without any...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, the first in the list of annual collector's items, the patches! Before we get to the patches themselves, we hope you had an opportunity to show off your new patriotic t-shirt this past weekend. If you missed it, there are still more opportunities, like...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a brand new set of items sure to make a splash. We're pleased to announce we are now an authorized seller of Chala handbags. Chala prides themselves in using vegan leather and other quality materials that meet the standards and ideals of ethical consumerism. They also...
Read moreThe week on What's Up Wednesday, prices continue to drop as we need to move out the old to make room for the new. Many of you have been asking when we're going to reduce the price on that jacket that was so popular we had to order more? Well...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, it's another featured artist with a couple of different hand-embroidered items. These new items, designed in Albuquerque by Corazon y Mano, or Made by Hand, with Heart include a wrist clutch in multiple colors and a hanging item that can be used as an ornament, decoration...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday we are releasing a highly anticipated T-Shirt just in time for Memorial Day, Flag Day and 4th of July. It's the Patriotic T-shirt. This navy-colored shirt features the official Balloon Fiesta logo with a patriotic treatment. All the balloons at the top of the...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a balloonist favorite is back in stock and in bright new colors too. When balloons are in the sky, they are very easy to see and spot. But for those chasing balloons, it's not always obvious what's going on. Returning this week are those...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday we're expanding a popular line of drinkware that's perfect for ballooning or any activity. These incredible, unbreakable, BPA-free, colorful, dishwasher, freezer, microwave and oven safe items have been very popular in the past and today we're expanding our offerings. In addition to the patriotic...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, another artist spotlight with handmade artwork, you're going to want on your wall! Balloon Fiesta is a non-profit organization that believes in supporting local businesses and organizations. In a way, giving back and supporting others just as we are supported by many different organizations...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, another really cool pre-order item and the scoop on tickets for this year's Balloon Fiesta. First let's wrap up our Luck of the Irish promotion from last month. The final big winner was Jean M. from California. Her luck scored her a Varsity Jacket....
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, our latest winners and last call for our Luck of the Irish promotion and our Jim Shore pre-order and a popular item is back in stock!. Our March promotion, Luck of the Irish winds down on Friday. All orders of $25 or more before...
Read moreWow! What's Up Wednesday has hit the big 6-0! This week, a number of product updates, more Luck of the Irish winners and a new low price for a popular item. In our Luck of the Irish giveaway, Carol S. from New Mexico picked up a Balloon Fiesta Limited Edition Water...
Read moreThe calendar is certainly busy this week. Pi Day (3.14) was yesterday, today is the Ides of March, and Friday brings St. Patrick's Day. No need to beware of the Ides, as this week on What's Up Wednesday, we're going to concentrate on the Luck of the Irish Giveaway and...
Read moreThis week on What's Up Wednesday, a couple of lucky readers from last week win big, and a new product to celebrate the luck of the Irish and Balloons at the same time. Last week on What's Up Wednesday , we introduced a month long promotion where orders are granted...
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