White Mountains Balloon Festival

Take your White Mountains Adventure to new heights this year! The skies will come to life while you enjoy live music, local food vendors, and fun activities for the whole family.  

The 6th Annual White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop-Lakeside in 2023. This event will be free to the public.

Schedule:

6:00am: Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)
6:00am - 8:00am: Ascension Breakfast
8:30am: Festival Grounds Close
4:00pm: Festival Grounds Open - Live Music, Beer Garden, Food & Retail Vendors.
4:00pm: Cisco and the Racecars
6:15pm: Dustin Howell and HWY 260
8:15pm: Balloon Glow with music by DJ Kevin
9:30pm: Festival Grounds Close