Annual Arizona Balloon Classic Flies Over the Valley

The three-day long event will feature the following daily events: Hare and Hound races will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, where spectators can watch the balloons inflate and take off.

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Hot Air Expeditions will provide “Fun Flights” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, where spectators can watch a mass ascension in the afternoon sun.

Desert Glows will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings where spectators can enjoy a field of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons glowing with music. Saturday’s show will be followed by a spectacular fireworks show.

Arizona Balloon Classic in Details

WHEN: Friday, January 23, 2015 – Sunday, January 25, 2015

Gates open on Friday and Saturday at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., and Sunday they open at 7 a.m. and close at 12 p.m.

WHERE: West Valley’s Fear Farm Sports Complex, 2209 North 99th Avenue (I-10 West and Loop 101), Phoenix, AZ

COST: Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 or at the gate for $15. Active military and children 12 and under are FREE. Parking is available on site for $5.

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