The Special Shapes Rodeo started in 1989 and now has become the most
popular event at the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. They participate in the Fiesta along with their more traditionally shaped friends. They also have two of the ten Fiesta days set aside just for them.
More info from the 2014 Visitor's Guide>>>>
Special Shapes Rodeo
Below are a few of the more than 100 special shapes, some on the ground, some floating by, all simply entertaining.
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| Victor (Belgium) |
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| Buddy Beaver (Billings, Montana) |
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| The Blue Whale (Sao Paulo, Brazil) |
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| Airabelle (Golden, British Columbia, Canada) and right behind her you can just make out a portion of a Wells Fargo Stagecoach named Center Stage (Albuquerque, New Mexico). |
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| Fireplug (unknown) |
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| Sushi (Dayton, Nevada) |
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| Lady Jester (Albuquerque, New Mexico) |
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| Little Screech (Osasco, Brazil) |
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| Ham-Let (Deland, Florida) |
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| Smokey Bear (He has history here. Smokey was born in New Mexico. Now he has returned to fly in the almost always blue skies around Albuquerque.) |
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| Yoda and Darth Vader (I could not find Yoda's home, but Darth Vader is from Belgium) |
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