Prepare to be amazed as hot air balloons paint the skies of Yuma with a vibrant palette of colors. Join us for a weekend filled with
awe-inspiring moments, family-friendly activities, and the enchanting Desert Balloon Glow.

Balloon Fest Extravaganza!

A Spectacle of
Color and Wonder

The Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival is a captivating three-day event featuring mass ascensions of magnificent hot air balloons. Watch as the sky above Yuma comes alive with an array of colors and shapes, showcasing the skill and artistry of balloon pilots. The festival culminates in the Desert Balloon Glow, an enchanting spectacle where tethered balloons illuminate the night sky, synchronized to the rhythm of music. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

Schedule:

Friday - November 14, 2025 

6:00 am: Gates Open To Public
Sunrise: Balloon Launch / Media Day
10:00 am: Gates Close

Saturday - November 15, 2025

6:00 am: Gates Open To Public
6:00 am to 3:00 pm: Vendors, Food & Drinks available for purchase
Sunrise: Flag Ceremony & Mass Ascension Balloon Launch
7:30 am to 9:00 am: Tethered Balloon Rides - Available for purchase ($25 per person)
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Glow Admission Fee Required To Enter
Food, Drinks, Vendors, Live Music & Family Fun
Hamburgers & Kammann Sausage sold by: Caballeros De Yuma
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Tethered Balloon Rides - Available for purchase ($25 per person)
5:30 pm: Desert Glow - Sponsored by: Chapman Automotive Yuma -
featuring balloons inflated, tethered and illuminated to music.
Glow Music - Sponsored by: Monster Media (KLJZ FM Z-93)
8:30 pm: Check out the new DRONE SHOW - featuring 150 drones!
8:45 pm: Fireworks Sponsored by: Hansberger Refrigeration & Electric
9:00 pm: Gates Close

Sunday - November 16, 2025

6:00 am: Gates Open To Public
6:00 am to 10:00 am: Vendors, Food & Drinks available for purchase
Sunrise: Flag Ceremony & Mass Ascension Balloon Launch
7:30 am to 9:00 am: Tethered Balloon Rides - Available for purchase ($25 per person)
10:00 am: Gates Close

Date: November 14-16, 2025 

Location: Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex - (Pacific Ave & 8th St), 1700 E 8th St., Yuma, AZ 85365

Admission Fees:
AM Launches is any Non-Perishable Food Items.
PM/GLOW Event is $5 fee PLUS any Non-Perishable Food Items Per Person.

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