Take your White Mountains Adventure to new heights this year! The skies will come to life while you enjoy live music, local food vendors, and fun activities for the whole family.  

The 7th Annual White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop-Lakeside in 2024. This event will be free to the public.

Schedule Of Events:

Friday, June 21, 2024

6:00am
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)

6:00am - 8:00am
Ascension Breakfast

8:30am
Festival Grounds Close

5:00pm
Festival Grounds Open
Beer Garden, Food and Retail Vendors.

6:30pm
Kickoff Concert
Please note that the balloons will not inflate until sunset.

8:00pm (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin

9:30pm
Festival Grounds Close

Saturday, June 22, 2024

6:00am
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)

6:00am - 8:00am
Ascension Breakfast
Rotary Club of the White Mountains. Click here to view more details.

8:30am
Festival Grounds Close

4:00pm
Festival Grounds Open
Live Music, Beer Garden, Food and Retail Vendors.
Please note that the balloons will not inflate until sunset.

8:15pm (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin

9:30pm
Festival Grounds Close

Sunday, June 23, 2024

6:00am
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)

6:00am - 8:00am
Ascension Breakfast
Rotary Club of the White Mountains.

Date: June 21-23, 2024

Location: Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex, 1101 South Woodland Road, Lakeside, AZ 85929

Cost: Free

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