Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (KAIBF)KAIBF is considered to be, by far, the largest annual gathering of balloons (over 650) and balloonists (1000+ pilots and many more crew) in the world. It is also one of the most photographed events as well (usually second only to the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, CA USA). In Recent years, KAIBF has also hosted some gas balloon races, including the prestigious Gordon Bennett Race in 1993.
Location: Albuquerque, NM USA
Dates: 7-15 October 1995
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Title photo credit: Christian Michel cmichel@balloon.bb.bawue.de
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