BEING NEW BALLOONS TO ONE OF THE POPULAR SHAPES EVERY YEAR IS THAT DARTH VADER BALLOON. BUT THE FUTURE IS ACTUALLY UNCERTAIN, AS THAT BALLOON IS AT THE END OF ITS LIFESPAN. SO NOW THERE’S AN EFFORT TO ...

It’s not unusual for long-running balloon festivals to crash, deflated by shortages of volunteers and cash. The Dansville Festival of Balloons in Livingston County, New York, for instance, grounded ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A growing problem for Balloon Fiesta is only getting worse – landing sites. The more the city grows, the fewer landing sites we have. “Our ability to continue to attract more than ...

SEVEN NEWS. BALLOON FIESTA BEGINS THIS WEEKEND, AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL BE ON THE ROAD FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. THERE HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTION ON I-25. COREY HOWARD IS LIVE WITH WAYS ...

**Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that according to Balloon Fiesta officials, only some of the pilots attending Balloon Fiesta are required to hold a second-class medical ...

The Darth Vader balloon, a fan favorite at the Balloon Fiesta for nearly two decades, faces an uncertain future as its fabric deteriorates, prompting efforts to keep the tradition alive. Beniot ...