2024 Arizona Balloon Classic

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The annual Arizona Balloon Classic will return for its 13th year later this month at Goodyear Ballpark.

The event will host shows and activities running from Jan. 26-28 at GOODYEAR BALLPARK. Sunday’s events are FREE.

Arizona’s Premier Hot Air Balloon Festival! The “LUCKY” 13th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic will be held January 26-28, 2024. The skies will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons participate in ascensions from the 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, January 26th & 27th are the most attended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will GLOW in the desert.

Other Events: Hot Air Balloon rides, Family Fun Zone – inflatables for kids, BMX Stunt Shows, Hot Air Balloon Tether rides, Live Entertainment, Retail shopping & sampling, Commercial exhibits for purchases or browsing. Featuring, the 7th Annual StreetFoodFest – Bring your appetite, as there will be an amazing variety of festival foods favorites available to purchase & a Beer & Beverage Garden!

More information, including the full event schedule, can be viewed online at https://abcfest.com/

All events subject to change without notice – All hot air balloon events are determined by weather

Schedule

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th, 2024 

4:00 p.m. Gates Open for the Lucky 13th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic!!! 

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vendor Villages Open – Family Fun Zone, Retail Vendors & Street  FoodFest opens

4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Live Music on the “Arizona Events Group” Stage

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Tethered rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Desert Glow” – Hot Air balloons illuminate the skies on the field of  Goodyear Ballpark

GATES CLOSE AT 9 p.m.

SATURDAY AM  JANUARY 27th, 2024 

7:00 a.m. Gates Open for the Lucky 13th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic!!! 

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vendor Villages Open – Family Fun Zone, Retail Vendors & Street  FoodFest opens

7:30 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Festival rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Tethered rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

7:30 a.m. 1st Wave – Arizona Balloon Classic “Morning Ascensions” – Hot Air  Balloons launch – including special shapes

7:45 a.m. 2nd Wave – Arizona Balloon Classic “Morning Ascensions” – Hot Air  Balloons launch – including special shapes

Hot air balloon launches are always determined by weather 

9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live Music on the “Arizona Events Group” Stage 

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1st Show – BMX Stunt Show performed by Superhero Stunt Team

SATURDAY PM JANUARY 27th, 2024 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2nd Show – BMX Stunt Show performed by Superhero Stunt Team

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Tethered rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 3rd Show – BMX “Basket Case” Stunt Show performed by Superhero Stunt  Team

7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “Desert Glow” – Hot Air balloons illuminate the skies on the field of  Goodyear Ballpark

GATES CLOSE AT 9:00 p.m. 

SUNDAY  JANUARY 28th, 2024 – FREE DAY!!! 

7:00 a.m. Gates Open for the Lucky 13th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic!!! FREE – NO TICKETS REQUIRED!!! 

7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vendor Villages Open – Family Fun Zone, Retail Vendors & Street  FoodFest opens

7:40 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Festival rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Hot Air Balloon Tethered rides provided by Fly Albuquerque

7:30 a.m. 1st Wave – Arizona Balloon Classic “Morning Ascensions” – Hot Air  Balloons launch – including special shapes

7:45 a.m. 2nd Wave – Arizona Balloon Classic “Morning Ascensions” – Hot Air  Balloons launch – including special shapes

Hot air balloon launch determined by weather 

GATES CLOSE AT 12:00 p.m. 

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE 2025 ARIZONA BALLOON CLASSIC

*SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. *ALL FLYING EVENTS ARE ALWAYS DETERMINED BY THE WEATHER. 

Ticket Pricing

General Admission – This ticket is good for any ONE day of the event. No ticket is needed for Sunday. The event is weather permitting. No refunds. $25.00

CLASSIC PASS – All Weekend Gate Pass (all 3 days) VIP Pavilion Access Food & beverages ($50 value) Parking Pass ($10 value) ABC13 Gear Shop ($10 credit) No Refunds. $99.00
Senior General Admission 55+- This ticket is good for any ONE day of the event. No ticket is needed for Sunday. The event is weather permitting. No refunds.
$15.00
Military – Active Duty/ Retired/ Veteran – Free for all Military – Active Duty/ Retired/ Veteran. Must present a form of Military ID. $0.00
Group Ticket 10+ Required This ticket is good for any ONE day of the event. No ticket is needed for Sunday. The event is weather permitting. No refunds.
$15.00
Parking Pass – This Parking Pass is good for any ONE day of the event. The event is weather permitting. No refunds. $10.00

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  • Address :

    1933 South Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ, USA

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    11th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic
  • Consider this event as :

    Regular event

  • Start Date :

    2024-01-26

  • End Date :

    2024-01-28

  • Start Time :

    07:00

  • End Time :

    21:00

  • Registration Fees :

    Varies, free for kids, $25 General Admission (One Day)

  • How to Register? :

    GET TICKETS HERE

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    https://abcfest.com/contact/

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    Location: 1933 South Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ, USA

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