The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world's largest free hot-air ballooning event.

The Great Reno Balloon Race is Free to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. The event is always scheduled to take place the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day.

Schedule of Events

September 5, 2024

Media Preview Day
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem - Alyssa Lazaro
6:45 a.m.- Preview Day Launch (Invited Media)

September 6, 2024

3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m.- Super Glow Show, presented by Custom Ink
5:30 a.m.- Dawn Patrol, presented by Custom Ink
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem - Alana Ridge
7:00 a.m.- Mass Ascension Launch
9:30 a.m.- E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch
8:00 a.m.- Tethering Activities
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m - Shopping along Balloon Boulevard

September 7, 2024

Paint The Park Pink
3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m.- Super Glow Show, presented by Custom Ink
5:30 a.m.- Dawn Patrol, presented by Custom Ink
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem - Nick Sorrentino
7:00 a.m.- Mass Ascension Launch
8:00 a.m.- Tethering Activities
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.- Shopping along Balloon Boulevard

September 8, 2024

3:30 a.m.- Gates open to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
5:00 a.m.- Super Glow Show
5:30 a.m.- Dawn Patrol, presented by Swizzle
6:45 a.m.- National Anthem - Jessica Pauletto
7:00 a.m.- Mass Ascension Launch
8:00 a.m.- Tethering Activities
4:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.- Shopping along Balloon Boulevard

Date: September 5-8, 2024

Cost: Free

Location:
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park,
1595 North Sierra Street,
Reno, NV 89503.

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