Arizona Balloon Festival
Arizona Balloon Festival
Join the City in celebrating the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival in its inaugural year. The event is sure to become one of the top ballooning events in the country. Fun for the entire family, the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival is expected to draw more than 25,000 people during the weekend of activities.
November 19 - 21, 2004
Tumbleweed Park
Presented by Events West
Hours:
- Friday, Nov. 19 - 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 20 - 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 21 - 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Overview of Events
Ticket Prices & Parking
Buy your tickets in advance for $4. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $5 and full weekend ticket pass for $10.
VIP passes will be available for the first time at the event for $25. The VIP pass includes one single day ticket to the event, light snacks and beverages (beer, soft drinks and water) in the VIP tent and a VIP parking pass.
Parking at the event is $4 and $7 for VIP parking. Handicapped parking will be provided in the VIP parking area for $4.
Kids 12 and under are always FREE.
Arizona Balloon Festival
PLEASE NOTE: All ballooning events are dependent upon weather conditions. No refunds. Rain checks offered to next day's ballooning events due to cancellation. No pets allowed.
Hare & Hound races
On Saturday and Sunday morning, November 20 & 21, some 50 colorful hot air balloons will participate in the thrilling "Hare & Hound races". The balloons will rise from Fields at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona. Similar to the hare & hound events in England, balloons ("hounds") will chase one single balloon ("hare"). The hare balloon places a target on the ground where it landed. The hound balloons fly toward that target and toss small bean bag like ID. This target has a numbering system. The balloon that accumulates the most points throughout the two day competition wins cash prizes up to $5,000. Like playing darts from the sky. Spectators are encouraged to walk on the fields and watch the balloons inflate. Photo taking is invited.
Desert Glows
The 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival "Desert Glows" will take place Friday and Saturday evenings, November 19 & 20 at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona and will feature more than 30 illuminated, tethered hot air balloons glowing in time to music. With activities for young and old alike, the "Desert Glows" will be a festive family event and fun for all. "Can the world's biggest tennis shoe fly?" spectators will be asking as novelty-shaped balloons participate in the crowd-pleasing event at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona. "The Desert Glows" are a favorite of both amateur and professional photographers, and is a special treat for kids of all ages.
Family Zone
The Family Zone is an area designed with the whole family in mind. This Family Zone will be the largest family area ever produced at a public event. Remember taking two days to go through Disneyland. Make plans to come to an entire day or two, to experience the Family Zone at the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival. It will feature a variety of interactive activities including children's entertainment, educational activities, games, face painting, clowns, and more. The Family Zone will be open throughout the weekend event.
Entertainment Zone
A variety of popular local bands will perform on the main stage throughout the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival. Additional special entertainment will include appearances by the Wings of Blue, the US Air Force Academy's premier precision parachute team. On Saturday night, stay to enjoy the Fireworks Show lighting up Chandler skies. Included in the Entertainment Zone is retail shopping. Shop and visit over 50 retail and commercial booth throughout the year.
To participate:
For more information on hot air balloon participation, vendor, sponsorship and volunteer information, call (480) 201-9249.
Join the City in celebrating the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival in its inaugural year. The event is sure to become one of the top ballooning events in the country. Fun for the entire family, the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival is expected to draw more than 25,000 people during the weekend of activities.
November 19 - 21, 2004
Tumbleweed Park
Presented by Events West
Hours:
- Friday, Nov. 19 - 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 20 - 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 21 - 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Overview of Events
Ticket Prices & Parking
Buy your tickets in advance for $4. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $5 and full weekend ticket pass for $10.
VIP passes will be available for the first time at the event for $25. The VIP pass includes one single day ticket to the event, light snacks and beverages (beer, soft drinks and water) in the VIP tent and a VIP parking pass.
Parking at the event is $4 and $7 for VIP parking. Handicapped parking will be provided in the VIP parking area for $4.
Kids 12 and under are always FREE.
Arizona Balloon Festival
PLEASE NOTE: All ballooning events are dependent upon weather conditions. No refunds. Rain checks offered to next day's ballooning events due to cancellation. No pets allowed.
Hare & Hound races
On Saturday and Sunday morning, November 20 & 21, some 50 colorful hot air balloons will participate in the thrilling "Hare & Hound races". The balloons will rise from Fields at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona. Similar to the hare & hound events in England, balloons ("hounds") will chase one single balloon ("hare"). The hare balloon places a target on the ground where it landed. The hound balloons fly toward that target and toss small bean bag like ID. This target has a numbering system. The balloon that accumulates the most points throughout the two day competition wins cash prizes up to $5,000. Like playing darts from the sky. Spectators are encouraged to walk on the fields and watch the balloons inflate. Photo taking is invited.
Desert Glows
The 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival "Desert Glows" will take place Friday and Saturday evenings, November 19 & 20 at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona and will feature more than 30 illuminated, tethered hot air balloons glowing in time to music. With activities for young and old alike, the "Desert Glows" will be a festive family event and fun for all. "Can the world's biggest tennis shoe fly?" spectators will be asking as novelty-shaped balloons participate in the crowd-pleasing event at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona. "The Desert Glows" are a favorite of both amateur and professional photographers, and is a special treat for kids of all ages.
Family Zone
The Family Zone is an area designed with the whole family in mind. This Family Zone will be the largest family area ever produced at a public event. Remember taking two days to go through Disneyland. Make plans to come to an entire day or two, to experience the Family Zone at the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival. It will feature a variety of interactive activities including children's entertainment, educational activities, games, face painting, clowns, and more. The Family Zone will be open throughout the weekend event.
Entertainment Zone
A variety of popular local bands will perform on the main stage throughout the 2004 Arizona Balloon Festival. Additional special entertainment will include appearances by the Wings of Blue, the US Air Force Academy's premier precision parachute team. On Saturday night, stay to enjoy the Fireworks Show lighting up Chandler skies. Included in the Entertainment Zone is retail shopping. Shop and visit over 50 retail and commercial booth throughout the year.
To participate:
For more information on hot air balloon participation, vendor, sponsorship and volunteer information, call (480) 201-9249.
