
2021 Event Schedule
June 25-27, 2021
Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex
The 4th Annual White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop-Lakeside in 2021. This event will be free to the public.
Face masks will be required for all guests.
All Balloon activities are weather dependent.
Friday, June 25
6:00 a.m.
Balloon launch (weather permitting)
Spectators are encouraged to view the balloons from locations in the projected flight path, following social distancing guidelines. For those coming to the park, please note that masks will be required for spectators who want to access the launch field.
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by Robert Pico State Farm Insurance. Details to come.
8:30 a.m.
Festival Grounds Close
6:00 p.m.
Festival Grounds Open
Beer Garden, Food & Retail Vendors.
Face masks required on festival grounds.
6:30 p.m.
Kickoff Concert
Duane Moore & Mogollon
8:00 p.m. (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin
9:30 p.m.
Festival Grounds Close
Saturday, June 26
6:00 a.m.
Balloon launch (weather permitting)
Spectators are encouraged to view the balloons from locations in the projected flight path, following social distancing guidelines. For those coming to the park, please note that masks will be required for spectators who want to access the launch field.
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Hosted by Robert Pico State Farm Insurance. Details to come.
8:30 a.m.
Festival Grounds Close
4:00 p.m.
Festival Grounds Open
Live Music, Beer Garden, Food & Retail Vendors.
Face masks required on festival grounds.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Back Porch Bandits
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Dustin Howell & Hwy 260 Band
Please note that the balloons will not arrive at the event until 7:00
8:15 p.m. (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin
9:30 p.m.
Festival Grounds Close
Sunday, June 27
6:00 a.m.
Balloon launch (weather permitting)
Spectators are encouraged to view the balloons from locations in the projected flight path, following social distancing guidelines. For those coming to the park, please note that masks will be required for spectators who want to access the launch field.
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*Please Note: All balloon activities are weather permitting.