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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The Arizona Balloon Classic Returns Home!
The 15th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic is officially moving back to its original home – the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on the Gila River Indian Community, where it all started 15 years ago!
From January 16–18, 2026, skies will once again come alive over Wild Horse Pass
with:

  • Morning Hot Air Balloon Ascensions
  • Evening “Desert Glows” to Music
  • Hot Air Balloon Races & Precision Tasks
  • Food, Live Entertainment, Vendors & Family Fun

Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, Chandler, Arizona

January 16th-18th 2026

Friday 4pm-9pm

Saturday 7am-9pm

Sunday 7am-8pm

SPONSORS, VENDORS, & RV’ers 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

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