LIVINGNation's Largest Winter Balloon Festival Returns to Lake Havasu City in January: Details About the Bucket List Event!
The nation's largest balloon festival returns to Lake Havasu City in January — get details!
Jan. 7 2025, Published 5:17 a.m. ET
If you want to experience four days of watching hot air balloons, live entertainment and scenic views, then visiting the Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair, an iconic family-friendly festival that brightens the region, from January 9 to the 12th should be on your bucket list!
More than 25,000 visitors head to over to Lake Havasu State Park, a state park located on Lake Havasu in Mohave County, Ariz., to witness the 70 stunning hot air balloons soaring above the Colorado River. From rides that lift visitors into the clouds to glowing nighttime displays that light up the sky, the annual event is worth traveling to.
The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair is a family-friendly event!
As for what to expect, key balloon experiences "include daily mass ascension events, in which dozens of balloons launch in unison, painting the skies with vibrant colors. Visitors can also enjoy tethered balloon rides – the perfect opportunity to feel the gentle sway of a balloon while capturing incredible views and photos. When the sun sets, more magic happens with the spectacular 'Glowin’ on the River' Night Glow. Balloons come alive, glowing in synchronization to the beat of a DJ’s music, creating a breathtaking, golden dance in the night sky," the press release reads.
Additionally, there's a 5K/10K fun run on Saturday, January 11, at 8:45 a.m., which is perfect for the whole family. If you want to keep the party going, the eighth annual Havasu Balloon Festival golf tournament occurs on Saturday, January 18, at 8 a.m. at the Lake Havasu Golf Club.
The festival features headliners taking the main stage, with other activities, including carnival rides for kids, Mohave County Sheriff K-9 demonstrations and a classic car show. Delicious food and refreshing beverages are available from local vendors throughout the festival.
The festival takes place from January 9-12.
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General admission tickets, valid for all four days, are available for $20 online and at the Havasu Balloon Festival Store (2109 McCulloch Blvd. Unit #2) until Tuesday, January 7. Tickets will also be available at the main admissions trailer during the event. Limited VIP tickets are also available and include a parking pass, access to the VIP tent, a catered breakfast and dinner, and a cash bar.
From walking across the historic Londin Bridge, to enjoying the outdoor weather — with highs reaching the 70s — the festival is not to be missed!
The festival is in Arizona.
For more information, visit havasuballoonfestival.com and GoLakeHavasu.com.
