Arizona Balloon Classic

Event Details

On Saturday and Sunday mornings the sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons participate in thrilling "Hare & Hound" races from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color. Spectators can walk on the field and experience the balloons inflation and lift off. Photo taking is invited.

DESERT GLOWS on Friday and Saturday evenings are the most popular attended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time to music.

Other Events include Hot Air Balloon rides, the FREE QT Family Fun Zone, Hot Air Balloon Tether rides, Fireworks (Saturday ONLY), Live Entertainment, Stunt shows, "Weekend Hunger Backpack" activities, sampling, and many other exciting events. Retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchases or browsing.

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…

DISCOUNT ticket promotion starts in November. 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.