Hot air balloon pins are very popular at Balloon Festa. This year, there were 87 official special-shape pins that sold very fast. The shapes that were sold out were marked with a black x on it's box.

Every year Plano Pin Company sells and designs pins specifically for Balloon Fiesta and some special shape balloons. They often sell out of popular special shape pins each year.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As plans get underway for next year’s Balloon Fiesta, ... In addition, there’s a pin for each special shape made through the Plano Pin Company.

We sent intern Megan Falconer on her first hot air balloon ride this morning. Then she wrote about it. To wit: The thought of cruising more than 500 feet in the air, kept from falling to my death ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People each year gather to watch hot air balloons take off at Balloon Fiesta Park. They also love to collect the official Balloon Fiesta poster and pins. This year ...