Breathtaking Hot air balloon festivals in the USA

If you’ve never experienced a sunrise ascension or basked in the festive light of a balloon glow, it’s time to make 2023 the year to do it. Here are some ideas!

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Breathtaking Hot air balloon festivals in the USA

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If you’ve never experienced a sunrise ascension or basked in the festive light of a balloon glow, it’s time to make 2023 the year to do it. Here are some ideas!

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October 7-15, 2023 This is the largest international event in the USA. Not to be missed!

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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July 1-4, 2023 Hot air balloons, a fiddling contest, and an Independence Day Parade in the Tetons!

Teton Valley Balloon Rally: Driggs, ID

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July 28–30, 2023 Designated as one of the top 100 festivals in North America, 2023 marks the 40th year of this event!

New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

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July 28-August 5, 2023 This is one of the largest and longest-running hot air balloon festivals in the Midwest, with more than 100 balloons.

National Balloon Classic: Indianola, IN

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Labor Day Weekend, 2023 70+ balloons in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!

Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off

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September 8-10, 2023 This entirely free hot air ballooning event is the largest free hot air balloon festival in the US, with more than 100 balloons.

The Great Reno Balloon Race

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January 19-22, 2023 One of the best winter balloon festivals in the USA, with numerous special events and gorgeous Arizona scenery.

Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair: Lake Havasu, AZ

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September 21 – 24, 2023 This vibrant, family-friendly hot air balloon festival has been going on for more than 40 year

Plano Balloon Festival: Plano, TX

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