Arizona Balloon Classic

Jan
16–18

NEW LOCATION, BACK WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Up to 25 hot-air balloons, including eye-catching special shapes witnessed by 1,000s of spectators! Each morning, witness a sky filled with vibrant hot-air balloons. Guests are invited onto the field to watch inflations and liftoffs up close – perfect for photos!

Desert Glows: The most popular attraction! Each evening, a field of tethered balloons lights up the night in a stunning “GLOW” display. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time to music.

Other Events include Hot Air Balloon Rides & Tethered Hot Air Balloon Experiences, Family Fun Zone – FREE inflatables & BMX stunt shows, Live music, DJs, and entertainment all weekend, Retail vendors and commercial exhibits for browsing and shopping, The HUB – A VIP Experience with snacks, catered meals, shaded lounge, and more. And NEW – the “Classic Car Show”!

The Annual Street Foodfest is set to get BIGGER with a culinary experience including; the “Beer Garden”, Food tasting, Cooking demonstrations, Food eating contests, Live music stage and more. Come hungry and stay for a while…

Active Military and Children 12 & under are always FREE. Group ticket packages available. General parking $5.

PLEASE NOTE, NO PETS ALLOWED. ALL BALLOONING EVENTS ARE DEPENDENT UPON WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO REFUNDS. RAIN CHECKS OFFERED TO OTHER BALLOON EVENTS DUE TO CANCELLATION.

Event Hours: Friday 4PM – 9PM, Saturday and Sunday: 7AM – 9PM

Morning Balloon Ascensions: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Evening Balloon Glows: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Jan 16 – Jan 18
Admission
At the Gate: $20 per person. FREE Admission: Active Military, Veterans, and Kids 12 & Under
Address
Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, 19593 S 48th St. - Gila River Indian Community
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.abcfest.com

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