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Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run Coming Soon to Glendale, AZ!

Save the Date for March 6th-8th!

By Sponsored Content February 28, 2015
Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run

March 6, 7 & 8

University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale

BUY TICKETS HERE

http://www.outwestballoonfest.com

More than 35 hot air balloons will decorate the sky at the first annual Out West Balloon Fest and Fun Run at the University of Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona.

On March 6, 7 and 8, join us for a weekend filled with much more than hot air!  We will kick off the weekend with a Friday night balloon glow. From bumblebees, to butterflies and even Smokey the Bear, there will be a special shaped balloon to please every member of the family. Come see these gentle giants as they light up the night sky and enjoy tethered balloon rides.

Bring your appetite because on the ground attendees will find dozens of food and novelty vendors, hours of live music, wine and craft beer tastings and opportunities to mingle with the balloon pilots. For the kids, there’s a special area with a slew of inflatable attractions a climbing wall and much more.

Saturday morning will begin with a family-friendly 5K fun run, proceeds benefitting the 100 Club of Arizona. A second balloon glow will follow that evening. Also enjoy the “Hare and Hound” balloon competition. Grand Marshall Bill Cutter will start off the race by launching his own balloon. He will land his balloon and lay out the target where the other balloon will then launch and race to the finish line. Each balloon pilot (or hounds) tries to drop a bean bag closest to the center of the target to win a variety of prizes. 

Sunday morning will round off the weekend with a competitive balloon race. Our hot air balloon pilots will show off their skills by competing in a race to launch and land at one of three declared spots to win a prize. It’s a fun spectator event for the whole family.

Tickets range from $10 to $20 per person. Kids ages 12 and younger are free.

See event information and schedule HERE.

*Events subject to change based on weather.

Some activities require an additional fee. Please visit the website at www.outwestballoonfest.com for more information.