Prepare to be amazed as hot air balloons paint the skies of Yuma with a vibrant palette of colors. Join us for a weekend filled with awe-inspiring moments, family-friendly activities, and the enchanting Desert Balloon Glow.

Balloon Fest Extravaganza!

A Spectacle of Color and Wonder

The Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival is a captivating three-day event featuring mass ascensions of magnificent hot air balloons. Watch as the sky above Yuma comes alive with an array of colors and shapes, showcasing the skill and artistry of balloon pilots. The festival culminates in the Desert Balloon Glow, an enchanting spectacle where tethered balloons illuminate the night sky, synchronized to the rhythm of music. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

Schedule

FRIDAY – NOV. 15th: WEST WETLANDS PARK – 1st St & 12th Ave

6:00 am - GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC

SUNRISE - BALLOON LAUNCH / MEDIA DAY

SATURDAY – NOV. 16th: WEST WETLANDS PARK – 1st St & 12th Ave

6:00 am – GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC

6:00 am to 9:00 am – Music, On Field Interviews, Announcements, Emcee Food & Drinks available for purchase

SUNRISE – FLAG CEREMONY & MASS ASCENSION BALLOON LAUNCH

7:15 am to 9:00 am – TETHERED BALLOON RIDES – Available for purchase ($25 per person)

Saturday Evening Glow brought to you by: CHAPMAN YUMA

ADMISSION $5 PER PERSON PLUS ANY NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS PER PERSON

3:00 pm to 9:00 pm RAY KROC/DESERT SUN STADIUM - Avenue A & 32nd St

FOOD, DRINKS, VENDORS & FAMILY FUN

Hamburgers & Kammann Sausage sold by: CABALLEROS DE YUMA

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm TETHERED BALLOON RIDES – Available for purchase ($25 per person)

5:30 pm Desert Glow – Sponsored by: CHAPMAN AUTOMOTIVE YUMA – featuring balloons inflated, tethered and illuminated to music.

Glow Music – Sponsored by: MONSTER MEDIA (KLJZ FM Z-93)

FOLLOWING GLOW *** ALL NEW *** DRONE SHOW – featuring 150 drones!

Fireworks–Sponsored by: HANSBERGER REFRIGERATION & ELECTRIC

SUNDAY – NOV. 17th: WEST WETLANDS PARK – 1st St & 12th Ave

6:00 am – GATES OPEN TO PUBLIC

SUNRISE – FLAG CEREMONY & MASS ASCENSION BALLOON LAUNCH

6:00 am to 9:00 am – Music, On Field Interviews, Announcements, Emcee Food & Drinks available for purchase

7:15 am to 9:00 am – TETHERED BALLOON RIDES – Available for purchase ($25 per person)

Date: November 15-17, 2024

Location: 

West Wetlands Park - 282 N. 12th Avenue, Yuma, Arizona 85364

Desert Sun Stadium - 1280 Desert Sun Drive, Yuma, Arizona 85365

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