By Jon DeStefano  Eric Wingate has been in Chappell, Nebraska  for a little over 22 years. Soon after he arrived he started his own antique shop which he calls CJ’s named after his wife Celeste.  Prior to that he was laying the groundwork for taking on such a venture.  Born in Akron, Ohio, he moved to Denver in 1959.  He […]

October 1-9, 2022 Tickets on sale now! We look forward to welcoming you to Albuquerque and to the Balloon Fiesta! If you experience difficulty completing your ticket purchase, please call 855-725-1824 for assistance. The direct link for the Main Ticket Cart (General Admission, Park & Ride, Gondola Club, Chasers’ Club, Glamping and Concierge): https://go.festivalticketing.com/?c=festivalticketing&e=4ywojbcbh The direct link for the Music […]

By Robert Reed  A Jewish immigrant working from a small shop in New York City gave the world one of the most successful and productive toy companies of the 20th century.  Morris Mitchtom, probably better known for his pioneering with the teddy bear and his letter to President Teddy Roosevelt, was the founder of the Ideal Toy Company.  Mitchtom and […]