The Best Fall Festival in Every State

"A spectacular, whimsical balloon event where hundreds of colorful hot-air balloons ascend together over the desert, featuring mass ascensions, dawn and dusk glows, flying competitions, live music, and related exhibitions that create striking visual displays, especially at dusk." - Emily Cappiello Emily Cappiello Emily Cappiello is a travel, food, and beverage writer covering the intersection of delicious bites, sips, and travel adventures. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures, Vinepair, Martha Stewart Living, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines