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January 2020
Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival
Bright colored balloons will take to the skies above Mesquite for the 2020 Hot Air Balloon Festival Friday through Sunday. There's nothing like watching these large, colorful balloons effortlessly ascend into Mesquite's wide-open skies at dawn in a slow-motion game of chase. The Mesquite Balloon Festival will also offer culinary and entertainment festivities for the whole family over this three-day event. As the sun goes down, a balloon glow will take place in the evening(~6-7pm), offering spectators a breathtaking view of inflated…
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Lovers Aloft Balloon Festival in Lovelock
Spectacular Balloon Launch and Valentine's Day Celebration Activities begin at 10 am Thursday with tethered rides at the Pershing County Senior Center; lunch is served from 11:30 to 1:30, all pilots and crew are welcome. 3:30 - 7 pm — Pilot’s Check-In at Temptations located in Downtown Lovelock. 6 pm — Light Up the Night, a balloon exhibition and light celebration to honor Pershing County's 100th Birthday. (weather permitting) Friday at the McDougal Sports Complex 6:30 am — Pilot Briefing—At McDougal Field…
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Pahrump Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Pahrump Balloon Festival brings together more than 30 hot air balloon pilots from the western states. Bring the family to enjoy hot air balloon rides, music, entertainment, great food, vendors, high school rodeo, and more!
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The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During four days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with up to 100 balloons each year. The idea was to create an event that would keep visitors in town the weekend between the State…
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