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1. This one should be easy. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta happens in which US state?
2. The chief official of the Balloon Fiesta has a unique title, which is it?
3. There are several races each year at the Fiesta. In one of them, a balloon first takes off and follows a specific route to a predetermined landing spot, then a second balloon follows and tries to land in exactly the same spot. What is this event appropriately named?
4. One of the most popular events of the Fiesta is when all the balloons with a special shape get together. During the evening this myriad of balloon creatures tether down, inflate and then each balloon lights it's torch so that the balloons all glow. They call this the...?
5. What is the official name of the nutty people willing to be up in the air, freezing their butts off at 5:45 am (official time)?
6. A couple of years ago, the Balloon Fiesta re-designated its home turf from the State Fairgrounds to its own Balloon Fiesta Park. Why?
7. One of the more interesting events during the Fiesta involves Balloonists dropping things out of their gondolas to hit targets. While what is dropped may vary, the name of this event suggests that something in particular is dropped. What is this called?
8. The general Mass Ascension at 7:00 am only happens on which two days of the week?
9. After some initial experimentation, it was determined that the fall was the best time of year to hold the event. Which month has been designated?
10. In 1992 a sponsor added its name to the official title of the event. The official web site claims that this accentuates the claim that the _____ Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the most photographed event in the world.
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