Being a pilot myself and participating in this event for 23 years, It is good to see somebody making a effort to educate the public about this great event!! My wife and I both fulltime RV, so this is cool to watch!
We were stationed with the Navy there at Kirtland AFB. Learned to crew with our NAVY team Balloon, , and for a grand total of our 12 years living there I crewed. And still crew every other year.
This has been our favorite video so far of the Balloon Fiesta! We love how in depth y'all went into everything and we like that we got to see the advantage point of getting there a few days early too! Daisy was so cute in her sunglasses! ~ Shion and Matthew
I over seeing your video of the festival. I lived there for 18 years and never missed a festival. RV’d there last year and stayed in the south lot. Shuttle was easy on/off. So happy you liked it!!!!
You two (and Daisy!)are such a gift! You remind us of what America used to be, free and normal. I love your videos and you are like family which I cherish because I don't have any. Thank you so much for what you give to so many who follow your adventures. Carla
Native ABQ here. GREAT job showcasing one of our attractions. I'm so glad you got to experience the Balloon Fiesta up close and personal. It's always awe-inspiring. Thank you for stopping by. (I'm a channel follower. Keep up the great job!)
Great memories! I was there in 1992, returned and met my wife in 93, got engaged and rode on a hot air balloon in 94, went back several more times! The south parking lot was the launch area back in 92 - 98. Then they opened the north launch area, and used the south lot for the dry camping. In 2010, I stayed in the VIP area for $150 a night, now over $250 a night! It was great, and could only stay there 3 nights, as we made reservations in June. 30 amp hook up. Great to ride a mobility scooter to the field. There is no real need to get reservations for the dry camping in the south field. You can get 30 amp electric in the south field - they use generators to power the RV's back in 2010, don't know if they put in a service by now. Bus to the main field can be a long wait when everyone wants to leave the night events, or wants to ride to the morning events, while a lot of cars are trying to get into the parking areas along with the bus service. I normally rode my bike when I was younger, and locked it up to a fence. If you volunteer, you can typically get your pilot to give you a pass to get onto the field for free. Or meet up with your pilot, and ride in with them. Some pilots use the north entrance, others the south entrance. When there with the Escapees Club one year, a event was to go to the County Line Restaurant one night. Usually 1-3 events will get rain or to much wind, but one year they did every event that time! Yes be ready for 40F in the morning and 60- 65 in the afternoon! Balloon float because the 70,000 cubic feet of air inside is "Lighter" than the cold air outside the balloon. The hot air inside is normally 175 - 200F, but the pilot likes to keep it below 195, if possible, so the fabric lasts longer. It's a lot of fun to help a crew! I just walked around and found someone who was great!
Excellent videos! My family was there Tuesday through Friday. You said it! It is great to see on video but to see it in person and put your feet on the ground is a whole other experience! So many memories of the balloon fiesta from my childhood I got to share with my family. Thank you for these videos. Boondocking for the fiesta feels overwhelming....but you guys make it seem easy. We'll camp next to y'all next year!
Absolutely loved your video! This is the best informative video I ever seen! How fun! It’s been a dream of mine to go‼️ Hopefully we can get our reservations in for 2022🙏🏻❤️
I've lived in Abq for 11 years. I love Fiesta days, even when I don't go, because hundreds of balloons are floating around when I go to work and for a couple hours after. It's magical. Your video is excellent.
Great overview of the balloon fiesta! I stayed in the South RV Lot with the Xscapers group. This was my first ABQ balloon fiesta and my first boondocking experience. The fiesta was AMAZING! It was almost sensory overload with all the colors and sounds, etc. But, I loved it. I didn't make it to the museum, but I like your idea of arriving early and visiting the museum before the crowds arrive. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I am really looking forward to part 2.
I already know we're going next year... but thanks to you two, now I know which lot we're gonna stay in! So much great info - thanks so much! looking forward to part 2. Happy travels!
Thank you for thus video. Great job of filming the balloons going up. Looks like a lot of fun. Cute seeing Daisy in your basket in your electric bike. Hope you have a great night. And great week.
Three days(Monday to Thursday)was enough for us. The South campground/lot was great because the balloons fly right over it. It was only $40 a day with a three day minimum. We also went to the Northernmost bluff parking lot to overlook the launch field a couple times. It was $20 . We went up to Santa Fe and some other places like Los Cerrillos and Madrid on the way to Sandia Crest (10,600 ft) that overlooks Albuquerque as well as views far to the East. Thanks for the great video.
Have followed you guys for two years, your videos helped us make a ton of decisions when we bought our RV. We live in Albuquerque and a couple of things to note about Balloon Fiesta are, it is the largest in the world. Some years there are over 900 balloons (Covid put a little damper on that this year) AND it is the only or one of just a few fiestas that allow people on the field with the balloons. Once you've been among them watching them take off nothing else can compare.
Loved your Balloon Fiesta vids 1 + 2! Your vids are clear, unhurried & provide top info for others making the trip to be successful & hit all the best spots! The 1st lift off brought tears to my eyes & fireworks were thrilling! I ballooned over the Serangeti in Africa & a few places in hometown MA. Your vids were as good as being there. Thanks so much & be safe. Looking forward to watching more from you2. Happy RVing!
Great video a little info on the South RV Lot There are 3 levels of camping in the South Lot. Standard -which is dry camping no hookups - $40/night; Box view which fronts landing zone 1 - dry camping no hookups $50/night; Premium this area has water and 30 amp for $95/night; no admission tickets included ; pump out and fresh water fill is available. See you all next year. It was nice to meet you at the rally this year.
i help crew a few balloons, born and raised here nothing like it. greatest show in the sky. i drove past your camper 3-4 times and every time i said " im going to own one like that one day' such a pretty camper. hope ya'll had fun
Welcome to Albuquerque! Really glad You had a chance to spend a couple weeks here. The Balloons are always awesome to see. You will never forget Your first time looking at the Balloons. Don't forget the South lot has some hookups .As early as You come here You will have a better chance to get one next year. lol Really hope to see You back next year! Thanks for sharing Your Video...
Thank you Tara & Chad & Daisy. We just got home from the 2022 Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. We're catching up on our RUclips favorites and your "Changing Lanes" catch up episode, mentioning being at Fiesta in 2021. We just finished watching your Part 1 & Part 2. Very well done, informative, excellent photography, and editing. We sure enjoy your adventures. Thank you so much. Jerry & Jennifer from Peoria Arizona
Following up a year later - we did attend the Balloon Fiesta this year and it was a blast! The weather didn't completely cooperate as we never got to see the evening glow, and our flight was nearly cancelled. But that flight was absolutely the BEST! Your video helped us greatly. Thanks a lot!
Wow!!!! I am amazed....I was saying 'Holy Cow' throughout this episode 😎 I will have to put this on our bucket list. Thanks for providing all the info so we are informed and educated about this great event. Love Daisy's goggles🥰 Love your videos😎Thanks for sharing your fun with us💚💙💜Safe travels🌅
Holy Crap!!! Never in a million years would I have thunk about this! What an awesome video and perfect synopsis of the whole ordeal! I'm looking into it for 2025...I can only imagine it's gonna be about 50% more expensive, but it might still be worth it. Thanks for all the insight!!
I'm glad I watched the video! I used to have a 38' 5th wheel and went to balloon fiesta about 12 years ago. We stayed on grounds just as you did and it was a great RVing experience. The high point for me was the visual stimulation (almost a color burst overload) of the mass ascension was simply breathtaking! Thanks for sharing.
Incredible video! This is on my bucket list. My brother lives about 2 miles from the field and captured some great time lapse videos of the balloons going over his house. Thanks for sharing another awesome video!
We were there with an organized RV tour company. Had a great time. Yes typical rally parking, but we had enough room for our slides and awning. we felt like ants waling through the rows of balloons on the field, and the evening glow was breathtaking. Overall, I think using a tour company, while more expensive, was worth it. We had 30Amp power and water, they fed us pretty well and had socials every evening. It's a must see (on your own or with a group)
We are going for the first time this year, but as RV newbies we didn't know about the RV reservation situations so we missed on that one. I am very excited! I see people sitting on folding chairs, so they allow them. Thank you for sharing your story, it's very helpful. Next time we will make sure to reserve early.
Got our attention! Going on the bucket list of places to visit. Years ago someone was knocking on our front door at 8 in the morning on a Saturday. I open the door to see multiple balloons across the street and they were asking all the neighbors if they could land in our yards. He!! Yes! Ran up and got the family out of bed. It was so cool!
Awesome...just Awesome. Love you guys. I hope you both understand that you are the best RV couple on RUclips. We used to have a great Balloon festival here in Boise.. we miss it.. Safe travels.
Fiesta is awesome! It’s always the first two weekends in October. This year, 2021, the weather was perfect. Layers are the key. If you are interested in being on a crew you can be a volunteer for one. I crewed for five plus years. New Mexico is a beautiful state. Albuquerque is in between mountains and volcanos. Santa Fe is 45 minutes North of Albuquerque. We are pretty much a day state. Beautiful places to hick, fish and camp. Great shopping and restaurants. Rainbow Riders I do not ,at all, recommend. Fiesta is a lot of fun. We have wonderful Pueblo’s too. For those that like to gamble. We have you covered. Costco, Sams Club and Total Wine are minutes away. Albuquerque is a small town with a Big attitude. Can’t wait for you to come and visit.
I am originally from Albuquerque... and oh God I miss home. Albuquerque, Taos, Red River, CloudCroft,... grew up in Albuquerque & Sandia Crest area, but I love that whole state 😔 and of course Durango and Silverton area too. Yeah I miss home. 😢✌🏼🙃🤙🏼
Glad ya'll enjoyed Fiesta!! Dr. Tom is great and ya'll lucked out to get to ride with him!! Come back through Albuquerque any time and I'll take you on a less exciting flight out on the west side. LOL. We do fly year round here and on a good weekend we'll have upwards of 40 balloons flying (not as big as fiesta but still a sight to see).
Hi! My husband and I were in the south lot. It was $50.00 a night. We Loved staying there. Yes, the north lot would have been good, but the south lot didn’t disappoint. We had balloons flying and landing all around us! The day the cow had the flag for the national Anthem, it landed right in our field. So big! So cool! So, if you can’t get to the north lot, don’t worry, you’ll have a great experience in the south lot, too. There are shuttles running often to take you to the field, too, run by locals with interesting stories. I asked one why it smelled like cupcakes cooking? Because of the General Mills cereal factory close by. I’m sure that’s why the Big Blue Baby Monster balloon landed near it!
We are glad to hear you had a good experience. The cereal factory fact is pretty cool you learn something new every day. You never know what you’re going to find out when talking to locals that’s what makes travel so fun.
Thank you so much for the great info! I follow several other full timers (which are your friends and we’re in your video 😊) but your balloon fiesta episode was the most informative. We have our reminder set for January 5th to get our spots booked. Thank you again for the great info 👍 we love following you guys.
Glad you enjoyed the Fiesta. It was great to have it back after the virus last year. Next year will be the 50th anniversary. It was started by Sid Cutter for celebration of KOB radio's 50th aniversary celebration. Hope you can come again!!!!
HI. Just found your channel, thank for all the awesome insights! I plan on going to the festival this year. After watching some of your videos, I now want the RV life. You two remind me of Chevy Chase and his wife having full time VACATION haha Love it! Have fun
The Fiesta is definitely a bucket list for everyone! We went about 20 years ago and your picts look just like ours! Thanks for sharing your experience! Ben
Great informative vlog guys! Born and raised here so this years Fiesta was probably #40 for me or so, I lost count.... Anyhow I never knew half of the info about RVing so lots of good info and yes it is a early bird type of event, this year on day 1 we were up at 3am to get ready and out the door at 4, to catch a park and ride bus, some motivation needed and is well worth it to see in person. Locally here we get to watch it on TV... Looking forward to the 2nd vlog!!!
This is the warmest most near perfect year you showed up for this Fiesta. I was at the park on the Southside of the Fiesta just over the arroyo u cruised past earlier in this vlog. It was really nice not to b in the crowd, but cold to b so far from the balloons. Yup. You have to leave ur house/ hotels around 345 a.m. is to get decent parking. Waiting in line takes hours of waiting in the cold. RVING I think works best during this event. I'm a local here
Being a pilot myself and participating in this event for 23 years, It is good to see somebody making a effort to educate the public about this great event!! My wife and I both fulltime RV, so this is cool to watch!
It was a lot of fun and we enjoyed ourselves!
Love the Ballon Fiesta born and raised there. My cousin was performing with the mariachi group you caught on video. Awesome 👌
We were stationed with the Navy there at Kirtland AFB. Learned to crew with our NAVY team Balloon, , and for a grand total of our 12 years living there I crewed. And still crew every other year.
@@arbonneladyTN I lived in base housing in 1978 and they flew over.
This has been our favorite video so far of the Balloon Fiesta! We love how in depth y'all went into everything and we like that we got to see the advantage point of getting there a few days early too! Daisy was so cute in her sunglasses! ~ Shion and Matthew
Thanks so much!! 😊💜
I over seeing your video of the festival. I lived there for 18 years and never missed a festival. RV’d there last year and stayed in the south lot. Shuttle was easy on/off. So happy you liked it!!!!
I am born & raised in Albuquerque and it truly is so beautiful every year! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it as much as us New Mexicans do!!
Sometimes when you meet up with friends it can be nice to be parked a little distance away for that nap and private time. Stay safe and healthy.
This is such a great video, as usual. However, the dumpster reenactment was hilarious!
You two (and Daisy!)are such a gift! You remind us of what America used to be, free and normal. I love your videos and you are like family which I cherish because I don't have any. Thank you so much for what you give to so many who follow your adventures. Carla
We host campers, in tents , vans and a room in ABQ, NM 87107 . We love hosting awesome people , at Mother Bosque Garden
Your video is the most beautiful of any I’ve ever seen of this event. Thanks for sharing.
Native ABQ here. GREAT job showcasing one of our attractions. I'm so glad you got to experience the Balloon Fiesta up close and personal. It's always awe-inspiring. Thank you for stopping by. (I'm a channel follower. Keep up the great job!)
Great memories! I was there in 1992, returned and met my wife in 93, got engaged and rode on a hot air balloon in 94, went back several more times! The south parking lot was the launch area back in 92 - 98. Then they opened the north launch area, and used the south lot for the dry camping.
In 2010, I stayed in the VIP area for $150 a night, now over $250 a night! It was great, and could only stay there 3 nights, as we made reservations in June. 30 amp hook up. Great to ride a mobility scooter to the field. There is no real need to get reservations for the dry camping in the south field. You can get 30 amp electric in the south field - they use generators to power the RV's back in 2010, don't know if they put in a service by now.
Bus to the main field can be a long wait when everyone wants to leave the night events, or wants to ride to the morning events, while a lot of cars are trying to get into the parking areas along with the bus service. I normally rode my bike when I was younger, and locked it up to a fence. If you volunteer, you can typically get your pilot to give you a pass to get onto the field for free. Or meet up with your pilot, and ride in with them. Some pilots use the north entrance, others the south entrance.
When there with the Escapees Club one year, a event was to go to the County Line Restaurant one night. Usually 1-3 events will get rain or to much wind, but one year they did every event that time! Yes be ready for 40F in the morning and 60- 65 in the afternoon!
Balloon float because the 70,000 cubic feet of air inside is "Lighter" than the cold air outside the balloon. The hot air inside is normally 175 - 200F, but the pilot likes to keep it below 195, if possible, so the fabric lasts longer.
It's a lot of fun to help a crew! I just walked around and found someone who was great!
Thanks for posting. Lots of good info on the fest. We are planning to attend next year.
Excellent videos! My family was there Tuesday through Friday. You said it! It is great to see on video but to see it in person and put your feet on the ground is a whole other experience! So many memories of the balloon fiesta from my childhood I got to share with my family. Thank you for these videos. Boondocking for the fiesta feels overwhelming....but you guys make it seem easy. We'll camp next to y'all next year!
Absolutely loved your video! This is the best informative video I ever seen! How fun! It’s been a dream of mine to go‼️ Hopefully we can get our
reservations in for 2022🙏🏻❤️
Thanks! 😊 Be sure to get online the very minute reservations open! 👍🏼
I've lived in Abq for 11 years. I love Fiesta days, even when I don't go, because hundreds of balloons are floating around when I go to work and for a couple hours after. It's magical. Your video is excellent.
Wow, such an informative video. You all are such a great couple.
Great overview of the balloon fiesta! I stayed in the South RV Lot with the Xscapers group. This was my first ABQ balloon fiesta and my first boondocking experience. The fiesta was AMAZING! It was almost sensory overload with all the colors and sounds, etc. But, I loved it. I didn't make it to the museum, but I like your idea of arriving early and visiting the museum before the crowds arrive. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I am really looking forward to part 2.
I've lived in Albuquerque for over 10 years, the Balloon Fiesta never gets old!
My favorite day is Thursday which is special shapes day.
I lived in Albuquerque for 20 years. Went to the fiesta 12 or 14 times. The balloons are different every year and I was never disappointed.
What an awesome video! We want to go to this balloon festival. Hopefully we will get there! Thank you Chad and Tara for bringing us this video! ❤️
I already know we're going next year... but thanks to you two, now I know which lot we're gonna stay in! So much great info - thanks so much! looking forward to part 2. Happy travels!
Loved this video! Beautiful picture of your rig with fireworks! Daisy looked so cute in her basket! Thank you for the information!
Daisy is just precious in her basket with her goggles
We crack up every time we watch it! LOL
Thank you for thus video. Great job of filming the balloons going up. Looks like a lot of fun. Cute seeing Daisy in your basket in your electric bike. Hope you have a great night. And great week.
Absolutely Amazing. Definitely going next year. Really great footage. Thank you for talking us along! The dumpster truck rendition was hysterical.
Three days(Monday to Thursday)was enough for us. The South campground/lot was great because the balloons fly right over it. It was only $40 a day with a three day minimum. We also went to the Northernmost bluff parking lot to overlook the launch field a couple times. It was $20 . We went up to Santa Fe and some other places like Los Cerrillos and Madrid on the way to Sandia Crest (10,600 ft) that overlooks Albuquerque as well as views far to the East. Thanks for the great video.
Your excitement is so infectious. Would love to visit there during the Fiesta. Thank you so much for taking us along for your visit.
Have followed you guys for two years, your videos helped us make a ton of decisions when we bought our RV. We live in Albuquerque and a couple of things to note about Balloon Fiesta are, it is the largest in the world. Some years there are over 900 balloons (Covid put a little damper on that this year) AND it is the only or one of just a few fiestas that allow people on the field with the balloons. Once you've been among them watching them take off nothing else can compare.
Loved your Balloon Fiesta vids 1 + 2! Your vids are clear, unhurried & provide top info for others making the trip to be successful & hit all the best spots! The 1st lift off brought tears to my eyes & fireworks were thrilling! I ballooned over the Serangeti in Africa & a few places in hometown MA. Your vids were as good as being there. Thanks so much & be safe. Looking forward to watching more from you2. Happy RVing!
Great video a little info on the South RV Lot There are 3 levels of camping in the South Lot. Standard -which is dry camping no hookups - $40/night; Box view which fronts landing zone 1 - dry camping no hookups $50/night; Premium this area has water and 30 amp for $95/night; no admission tickets included ; pump out and fresh water fill is available. See you all next year. It was nice to meet you at the rally this year.
Thanks for the info!! 😊
i help crew a few balloons, born and raised here nothing like it. greatest show in the sky. i drove past your camper 3-4 times and every time i said " im going to own one like that one day' such a pretty camper. hope ya'll had fun
Exceptional videography and editing. Can't wait for part 2.
Welcome to Albuquerque! Really glad You had a chance to spend a couple weeks here. The Balloons are always awesome to see. You will never forget Your first time looking at the Balloons. Don't forget the South lot has some hookups .As early as You come here You will have a better chance to get one next year. lol Really hope to see You back next year! Thanks for sharing Your Video...
This was so helpful! Thank you for sharing all the details. We know what to expect now.
Great job! I enjoyed this video very much! You both do such a great job explaining and taking me along on your adventures! Thank you!
What a great video. My mom goes every year to this and next year I will be attending for the first time for the 50th anniversary..
Thank you Tara & Chad & Daisy. We just got home from the 2022 Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. We're catching up on our RUclips favorites and your "Changing Lanes" catch up episode, mentioning being at Fiesta in 2021. We just finished watching your Part 1 & Part 2. Very well done, informative, excellent photography, and editing. We sure enjoy your adventures. Thank you so much. Jerry & Jennifer from Peoria Arizona
Awesome video as always! Stay safe!
Following up a year later - we did attend the Balloon Fiesta this year and it was a blast! The weather didn't completely cooperate as we never got to see the evening glow, and our flight was nearly cancelled. But that flight was absolutely the BEST! Your video helped us greatly. Thanks a lot!
Colorado Springs has a smaller event over Labor Day weekend that is also worth checking out.
Been crewing in fiesta for 20+ years. Loved your video. Great info, don't think you missed a thing.
Thankyou for sharing such an awesome adventure! Can’t wait for Part two!
Great video loved it the balloons are beautiful easy to understand why you loved it so much and were so excited to be there! ❤️👍
Wow!!!! I am amazed....I was saying 'Holy Cow' throughout this episode 😎 I will have to put this on our bucket list. Thanks for providing all the info so we are informed and educated about this great event. Love Daisy's goggles🥰 Love your videos😎Thanks for sharing your fun with us💚💙💜Safe travels🌅
I don;t know what else to say but, WOW!
That was absolutely beautiful-what a great video ! Thanks guys !
Great video outlining how to maximize the experience at the festival!
OMG GUYS. This is the best video EVER! I have been waiting for this video. AND IT IS ON MY BUCKET LIST FOR NEXT YEAR.
Holy Crap!!! Never in a million years would I have thunk about this! What an awesome video and perfect synopsis of the whole ordeal! I'm looking into it for 2025...I can only imagine it's gonna be about 50% more expensive, but it might still be worth it. Thanks for all the insight!!
Glad you guys had fun,I know I did 🥳😃👍🏾
This was a really nice report about the balloon rally. Thank you so much.
I'm glad I watched the video! I used to have a 38' 5th wheel and went to balloon fiesta about 12 years ago. We stayed on grounds just as you did and it was a great RVing experience. The high point for me was the visual stimulation (almost a color burst overload) of the mass ascension was simply breathtaking! Thanks for sharing.
Poor Daisy and the fireworks 💥! Another great video! Thanks for taking us along!
She is actually not afraid of fireworks! (Just everything else lol)
Incredible video! This is on my bucket list. My brother lives about 2 miles from the field and captured some great time lapse videos of the balloons going over his house. Thanks for sharing another awesome video!
Great video, felt like I was there. Great job on capturing all the great video. Thank you for sharing and bringing us along. Love your videos !
We were there with an organized RV tour company. Had a great time. Yes typical rally parking, but we had enough room for our slides and awning. we felt like ants waling through the rows of balloons on the field, and the evening glow was breathtaking. Overall, I think using a tour company, while more expensive, was worth it. We had 30Amp power and water, they fed us pretty well and had socials every evening. It's a must see (on your own or with a group)
Great info! Thanks for sharing! 😊
We are going for the first time this year, but as RV newbies we didn't know about the RV reservation situations so we missed on that one. I am very excited! I see people sitting on folding chairs, so they allow them. Thank you for sharing your story, it's very helpful. Next time we will make sure to reserve early.
It was great weather for the Fiesta this year. Glad you got to experience it. We've lived in NM for 18 years..it just keeps getting more magical.
We really did have great weather! 🤠
Great Video and information!! This is on my bucket list!! They have a smaller version in Plano Texas that I use to Love !! Blessed Travels
Got our attention! Going on the bucket list of places to visit. Years ago someone was knocking on our front door at 8 in the morning on a Saturday. I open the door to see multiple balloons across the street and they were asking all the neighbors if they could land in our yards. He!! Yes! Ran up and got the family out of bed. It was so cool!
Really enjoyed your video, lots of great info! Great job, thanks for sharing!
We have been looking forward to going for many years. Next year is the year! Thanks for all of the great info!!
Awesome...just Awesome. Love you guys. I hope you both understand that you are the best RV couple on RUclips. We used to have a great Balloon festival here in Boise.. we miss it.. Safe travels.
Ahh thank you so much! 😊
SANDIA CASINO HAS GREAT VIEWS 👍🏾 OK THE EVENING GLOW AND FIREWORKS SHOW.
You both are amazing!! We love all of your videos. We love how you keep it real. Safe travels. See you next week!❤️
22:15 My fav part too !!!
That is the cutest dog her glasses!!!
Really looking forward to the next. Always wanted to see it. Never wanted to deal with all the people. LOL Glad you had a good time.
So informative! Thank you so much! Will be waiting by the computer on January 5 to book!
Fiesta is awesome! It’s always the first two weekends in October. This year, 2021, the weather was perfect. Layers are the key. If you are interested in being on a crew you can be a volunteer for one. I crewed for five plus years. New Mexico is a beautiful state. Albuquerque is in between mountains and volcanos. Santa Fe is 45 minutes North of Albuquerque. We are pretty much a day state. Beautiful places to hick, fish and camp. Great shopping and restaurants. Rainbow Riders I do not ,at all, recommend. Fiesta is a lot of fun. We have wonderful Pueblo’s too. For those that like to gamble. We have you covered. Costco, Sams Club and Total Wine are minutes away. Albuquerque is a small town with a Big attitude. Can’t wait for you to come and visit.
Stunning! What a great video, thank you! May have to plan a trip for next year😊
This is something I have always wanted to do. Thank you for all the info. I look forward to you next part2
I thought I saw you two. Just didn’t want to intrude. Glad you enjoyed your time.
I am originally from Albuquerque... and oh God I miss home. Albuquerque, Taos, Red River, CloudCroft,... grew up in Albuquerque & Sandia Crest area, but I love that whole state 😔 and of course Durango and Silverton area too. Yeah I miss home. 😢✌🏼🙃🤙🏼
Great production! Really appreciate the 4K quality, and on a 40" monitor it looks spectacular...
What a fantastic event!! Thanks for sharing
Very cool seeing you at ballon fiesta, I live in Albuquerque and it’s fun to see people do Videos on it.
Absolutely beautiful, thx for the information
Tom is an awesome pilot, and Dr. too!
What an experience! That mass ascension and the night lighting must have been amazing to experience in person.
That looks fantastic. Can't wait for your next video when you guys go up in the balloon. Love you guys.
We're there this year,it was awesome experience...good video guys...
I used to live in ABQ and I hated all the traffic. Great vid.
Glad ya'll enjoyed Fiesta!! Dr. Tom is great and ya'll lucked out to get to ride with him!! Come back through Albuquerque any time and I'll take you on a less exciting flight out on the west side. LOL. We do fly year round here and on a good weekend we'll have upwards of 40 balloons flying (not as big as fiesta but still a sight to see).
Being from Albuquerque this is so cool to watch !
Just watched you all on Matt’s RV Reviews and it looked like everyone was having a blast!!
It was a blast for sure! And it was great meeting Matt!
@@ChangingLanes Matt does seem so funny!!!
Hi! My husband and I were in the south lot. It was $50.00 a night. We Loved staying there. Yes, the north lot would have been good, but the south lot didn’t disappoint. We had balloons flying and landing all around us! The day the cow had the flag for the national Anthem, it landed right in our field. So big! So cool! So, if you can’t get to the north lot, don’t worry, you’ll have a great experience in the south lot, too. There are shuttles running often to take you to the field, too, run by locals with interesting stories. I asked one why it smelled like cupcakes cooking? Because of the General Mills cereal factory close by. I’m sure that’s why the Big Blue Baby Monster balloon landed near it!
We are glad to hear you had a good experience. The cereal factory fact is pretty cool you learn something new every day. You never know what you’re going to find out when talking to locals that’s what makes travel so fun.
Thank you so much for the great info! I follow several other full timers (which are your friends and we’re in your video 😊) but your balloon fiesta episode was the most informative. We have our reminder set for January 5th to get our spots booked. Thank you again for the great info 👍 we love following you guys.
Fantastic, looks like a blast , thx for sharing
Very cool event. Thanks for the great video.
Glad you enjoyed the Fiesta. It was great to have it back after the virus last year. Next year will be the 50th anniversary. It was started by Sid Cutter for celebration of KOB radio's 50th aniversary celebration. Hope you can come again!!!!
TONS of amazing info. Hoping to go next year. Thanks for putting it together.
HI. Just found your channel, thank for all the awesome insights! I plan on going to the festival this year. After watching some of your videos, I now want the RV life. You two remind me of Chevy Chase and his wife having full time VACATION haha Love it! Have fun
Awesome VLOG Chad and Tara!! Thanks for sharing!!
The Fiesta is definitely a bucket list for everyone! We went about 20 years ago and your picts look just like ours! Thanks for sharing your experience! Ben
Great video. Love cute Daisy! Thanks!
Great video again. We hope to go to the Fiesta in the next year or two.
Great informative vlog guys!
Born and raised here so this years Fiesta was probably #40 for me or so, I lost count....
Anyhow I never knew half of the info about RVing so lots of good info and yes it is a early bird type of event, this year on day 1 we were up at 3am to get ready and out the door at 4, to catch a park and ride bus, some motivation needed and is well worth it to see in person.
Locally here we get to watch it on TV...
Looking forward to the 2nd vlog!!!
Thanks! 😊 Here's part 2: ruclips.net/video/GaKPdOuj8wc/видео.html
This is the warmest most near perfect year you showed up for this Fiesta. I was at the park on the Southside of the Fiesta just over the arroyo u cruised past earlier in this vlog. It was really nice not to b in the crowd, but cold to b so far from the balloons. Yup. You have to leave ur house/ hotels around 345 a.m. is to get decent parking. Waiting in line takes hours of waiting in the cold. RVING I think works best during this event. I'm a local here