Experience the adventure of a lifetime with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Co., established in 1983. They offer daily sunrise and seasonal sunset flights, providing breathtaking views of the stunning Southwest desert landscape and its wildlife. As the largest balloon ride operator in the United States, they prioritize safety and expertise by flying only the finest equipment available. Additionally, Rainbow Ryders is fully licensed and insured and is the Official Ride Operator of the World's Largest Balloon Event. Celebrating nearly four decades of providing the premier hot air balloon ride experience in the Southwest, Rainbow Ryders is also the official ride operator of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world.
Albuquerque's National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show is the hottest food event. With 15,000 fiery food fans, you can sample over 1,000 spicy foods and BBQ dishes from over 200 exhibitors. The event will be hosted by Sandia Resort and Casino, making it the perfect destination for your next fiery getaway. You'll have the opportunity to try everything from blazing BBQ to super-hot salsa and sweet heat desserts. The show features over 1,000 products, cooking demonstrations, food samples, Scovie Award-winning products, and 505 Food Fights, a cooking competition for charity. You can expect to see 170 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees over three days at the National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show.
Paramotor City is an exceptional destination for pilots who enjoy observing wildlife while flying. The landing zone is maintained correctly, and it only takes a few minutes to reach the vast desert prairie, stunning mesas, and striking rock formations via flight. While flying, local pilots can spot wild horses, antelopes, coyotes, and prairie dogs. The airfield is near a dry riverbed to the west, and pilots often fly inside the arroyos for several miles. They frequently inquire about local instructors for paragliding, powered paragliding, powered parachuting, ultralight delta-wing, and fixed-wing ultralight.