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Welcome to Balloon Memories Contest!

Hey Albuquerque and New Mexico, do you remember your first Balloon Fiesta, or your first balloon ride? Share your favorite memory with us and you could win some great prizes!

Balloon Memories Contest

How does it work?
Submit your favorite Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta memory and you could win a Balloon Fiesta prize pack worth up to $100!

When does the contest start and end?
Contest runs Monday, September 26, 2011 through Friday, September 30, 2011.

Can I still play if the contest has already started?
Yes. A new winner is selected each day.

Going to the Balloon Fiesta this year? Well so are we and we're giving away "Don't Make Me Tell Larry Barker" t-shirts on the field!
Follow weather reporter Ian Schwartz on twitter @IanMSchwartz during the 2011 Balloon Fiesta and each day beginning Sunday October 2nd, Ian will be on the field Tweeting his location. If you find him, you could get a "Don't Make Me Tell Larry Barker" t-shirt. First come, first serve! So follow Ian on Twitter today!

Date/Times

All times are in Mountain Time.

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Future

	Submission Period
Monday	Mon, Sep 26 2011 5:00 AM - Mon, Sep 26 2011 5:00 PM
Tuesday	Tue, Sep 27 2011 5:00 AM - Tue, Sep 27 2011 5:00 PM
Wednesday	Wed, Sep 28 2011 5:00 AM - Wed, Sep 28 2011 5:00 PM
Thursday	Thu, Sep 29 2011 5:00 AM - Thu, Sep 29 2011 5:00 PM
Friday	Fri, Sep 30 2011 5:00 AM - Fri, Sep 30 2011 5:00 PM

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Balloon Memories Contest

Balloon Fiesta Photo Galleries

Rainy Friday morning at Balloon Fiesta

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Balloon Fiesta special shapes Thursday

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Photos: Balloon Fiesta Hold 'em

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Photos: Balloon Fiesta Competition Day

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