2024 Event Schedule
June 21-23, 2024
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex
1101 S. Woodland Road in Lakeside, AZ
The 7th Annual White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop-Lakeside in 2024. This event will be free to the public.
All Balloon activities are weather dependent.
Please note that dogs are no longer permitted at this event.
Friday, June 21
6:00 a.m. - canceled due to wind
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)
View Flight Path
8:30 a.m.
Festival Grounds Close
5:00 p.m.
Festival Grounds Open
Beer Garden, Food & Retail Vendors.
6:30 p.m.
Kickoff Concert - 10th & Main
Please note that the balloons will not inflate until sunset.
8:00 p.m. (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin
9:30 p.m.
Festival Grounds Close
Saturday, June 22
6:00 a.m.
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)
View Flight Path
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ascension Breakfast
Rotary Club of the White Mountains. Click here to view more details.
8:30 a.m.
Festival Grounds Close
4:00 p.m.
Festival Grounds Open
Live Music*, Beer Garden, Food & Retail Vendors.
*Street Player & HWY 260
Please note that the balloons will not inflate until sunset.
8:15 p.m. (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin
9:30 p.m.
Festival Grounds Close
Sunday, June 23
6:00 a.m.
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)
View Flight Path
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Ascension Breakfast
Rotary Club of the White Mountains. Click here to view more details.
*Please Note: All balloon activities are weather permitting.
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