Viewing Areas
Best viewing area for balloon launches is at North Overlook Beach on all three days of the event. Other activities on North Overlook Beach include a 5K and 10 K FUNdraiser Run and “Let’s go Paddling”.
Come out and enjoy this great family event – one of the highlights of the summer in the Red Rock area!
http://www.redrocklakeballoonfest.com/
FOR 9 DAYS EVERY SUMMER, IOWA SKIES COME ALIVE as 100+ hot air balloons paint the town with brilliant colors and charming special shapes. Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as skilled pilots compete for points and prizes every morning and every evening while dazzling guests below. Great family fun and incredible entertainment value await you at the Memorial Balloon Field. Just sit back and enjoy the beautiful countryside as you listen to live music during the evening balloon flights. Grab a bite to eat, take the kiddos to Kids Land, buy a balloon ride for a one-of-a-kind view, and prepare to be awestruck as dark skies come alive with a mystical glow during Dawn Patrols and Nite Glows.
https://www.nationalballoonclassic.com/
This fun-filled three day event offers early morning Hot Air Balloon Flights, an evening Balloon Glow, Wine Tastings, Craft Beer as well as a Commercial Court with over 150 vendors – and a Food Court filled with your favorite Festival foods!
Hudson Hot Air Affair COVID-19 Notice:
Hudson Hot Air Affair is tentatively set for Feb. 5-7, 2021. The HHAA committee is monitoring health and safety issues to plan a fun, but different, winter hot air balloon rally and festival for all. Please check back in December for event updates
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Hot Air Affair is run entirely by volunteers and funded by our generous sponsors. Join the fun! The Hot Air Affair Committee is seeking new volunteers to help with event planning, social media, balloon crewing, merchandise sales, school program assistance and other activities. If interested in volunteering, contact the Hot Air Affair at 715-381-2050 or email Hudsonhotairaffair@gmail.com.
July 24, 2020
From: Jim Day, Board President
Steve Ticknor, Executive Director
On behalf of the Havasu Balloon Festival Board of Directors, I want to thank all of you who have supported and contributed to the success of the Havasu Balloon Fest. In our first 10 years we have donated over $1 million dollars back to various nonprofits throughout Lake Havasu City. The two Lions Clubs and the three Rotary Clubs successfully collaborated to create this amazing annual event!
It is with sadness, and yet in good conscience, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many of our sponsors and represents a potential threat to our volunteers and attendees alike. Unless there is a dramatic change in the current situation, it is unlikely that we can be assured of financial success in January 2021.
We regret this decision and did not reach it lightly. Many community organizations rely on financial support of the Rotary and Lions Clubs and have higher than typical need at this time. If you have not been hurt by Covid-19, please consider direct support of these organizations or make a contribution to your favorite Rotary or Lions Club.
We trust that you will understand our position of providing a safe and successful event, and that we will be back in 2022. We hope we can count on your continued support and involvement in this event which showcases the beauty of our community, brings thousands of visitors and provides economic support to our local charities and civic groups.
https://havasuballoonfest.com
We are excited to announce that the 8th Annual Balloon Festival is right around the corner, April 2-4, 2021. Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort has proven its success over the past few years with over 10,000 attendees. Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Vendor?
http://balloonsoverhsbresort.com/