# International Balloon Festival in San Andrés Tuxtla

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-balloon-festival-in-san-andrs-tuxtla
> Updated: 2026-09-16T22:11:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 International Balloon Festival took place in San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, from September 12 to 16. The event featured exhibitions and releases of paper balloons crafted by local, national, and Latin American artisans at the Aurelio Ballados Lara stadium and Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada Central Park.

Activities included cultural performances, traditional mojigangas, music, and a gastronomic corridor. The festival concluded with an attendance of over 20,000 people and involved approximately 200 artisan teams. Mayor Rafa Fararoni Magaña stated that the event provided a significant economic boost to local commerce and hotels while helping to preserve regional identity and traditions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: San Andrés Tuxtla hosts 2026 International Balloon Festival

The 2026 International Balloon Festival in San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, drew over 20,000 visitors and featured 200 artisan teams, boosting local commerce and tourism.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-andrs-tuxtla-hosts-2026-international-balloon-festival

### 2026-09-13: San Andrés Tuxtla hosts International Balloon Festival 2026

The 2026 International Balloon Festival has begun in San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz, featuring paper balloon releases, traditional cultural performances, and regional gastronomy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-andrs-tuxtla-hosts-international-balloon-festival-2026

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