Arizona Balloon Classic

Arizona Balloon Classic Arizona's premier hot air balloon race & festival - www.abcfest.com Arizona's Premier Hot Air Balloon Festival! Photo taking is invited.

EVENT DATES & TIMES: January 24-25, 2025 (Fri-Sat)
• EVENT HOURS: Noon to 10pm
• FREE ENTRY: 7am to 9am (Fri-Sun) Morning Ascensions & Reserved Balloon rides only
• EVENING GLOWS: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
NOTE: ALL balloon activity is weather dependent. MORNING ASCENSIONS: FREE ENTRY (7am to 9am/Fri-Sun) Morning Ascensions & Reserved Balloon rides only
The skies will be filled with colorful hot-air b

alloons participate in ascensions from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color. Spectators can walk on the field and experience the balloons inflation and lift off. DESERT GLOWS: Friday and Saturday evenings, January 24th & 25th are the most attended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time to music. OTHER EVENTS: Hot Air Balloon rides, Family Fun Zone, Hot Air Balloon Tether rides, Live Entertainment, sampling, and other exciting events. Retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchases or browsing.
8th ANNUAL StreetFoodFest: Bring your appetite, as there will be an amazing variety of festival foods favorites available to purchase & a beer garden!

VENDOR INVITATION NOW OPEN Join the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC16) — Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race...
05/27/2026

VENDOR INVITATION NOW OPEN

Join the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC16) — Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race & festival — January 15–17, 2027 at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds in Chandler, Arizona!

We’re currently curating food vendors, exhibitors, specialty retailers, and interactive experiences for one of Arizona’s most colorful and family-friendly winter festivals featuring:
🎈 30+ Hot Air Balloon Teams
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍔 The Duncan FoodFest Experience
🪁 Desert Winds Kite Festival
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 20,000+ Attendees

Interested vendors can request the online application form at:

[email protected]

Space is limited and categories are secured early each year. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the excitement in 2027!

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country and our freedoms.From ...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country and our freedoms.

From all of us at the Arizona Balloon Classic & Arizona Events Group, thank you to our veterans, active military, and the families who continue to sacrifice for our nation.

Veterans & active military are always FREE at the Arizona Balloon Classic!!!

We always remember...

Mobile Event Payment Kit – NEW Verizon Jetpack + Stripe Readers + LTE Router (Turnkey Setup)Built for vendors, food truc...
04/24/2026

Mobile Event Payment Kit – NEW Verizon Jetpack + Stripe Readers + LTE Router (Turnkey Setup)

Built for vendors, food trucks, and event operators—this is a complete mobile payment + internet solution used at a large-scale festival (20,000+ attendees).

Each kit includes:
2 × Stripe Reader M2 (tap/chip/contactless)
1 × NEW Verizon Orbic Speed Jetpack (never used, in original packaging)
1 × M106 LTE Gateway Router (with pre-installed Verizon SIM)

Dedicated mobile internet (Jetpack + LTE router)
Redundant payment capability (2 readers)
Built for high-traffic, outdoor environments
Jetpack is brand new and never activated

Router includes a Verizon 5G-ready SIM (no active plan)
Simply activate with Verizon or your preferred carrier and go live
Perfect for:
Food trucks
Pop-up shops
Markets & festivals
Mobile vendors

All equipment is tested and in great condition.
This is a plug-and-go setup once service is activated.
$325 per kit
Discounts available for multiple kits
6 complete kits available

Used at a 20,000+ attendee event—this setup performs under real-world pressure.

Yep still available—these are ready to go, just need activation. How many kits are you looking for?

Shop our Arizona Balloon Classic sweatshirt now and choose from 10 different colors! 🎈It’s comfy, cute and 15% off NOW a...
03/11/2026

Shop our Arizona Balloon Classic sweatshirt now and choose from 10 different colors! 🎈

It’s comfy, cute and 15% off NOW at www.hotairballoongiftshop.com ‼️

A vibrant stainless steel travel mug that carries color and personality through every commute, practice, or outdoor meet...
03/11/2026

A vibrant stainless steel travel mug that carries color and personality through every commute, practice, or outdoor meet-up. ☕️🎈

➡️ Shop our hot air balloon products www.hotairballoongiftshop.com ⬅️

We’re loving these soft and stylish Arizona Balloon Classic Sweatshirts 🎈👀✨Choose from 10 difference colors ✨ Sizes S- 2...
03/09/2026

We’re loving these soft and stylish Arizona Balloon Classic Sweatshirts 🎈👀

✨Choose from 10 difference colors
✨ Sizes S- 2X
✨ Delivered to your doorstep!!

➡️ www.hotairballoongiftshop.com ⬅️

Address

19593 S 48th Street
Chandler, AZ
85226

Website

http://www.abcfest.com/

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