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 7th Annual White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Pinetop-Lakeside in 2024. This event will be free to the public.

Schedule Of Events:

6:00am
Balloons Ascension / Static Tether (weather permitting)

6:00am - 8:00am
Ascension Breakfast

8:30am
Festival Grounds Close

5:00pm
Festival Grounds Open
Beer Garden, Food and Retail Vendors.

6:30pm
Kickoff Concert
Please note that the balloons will not inflate until sunset.

8:00pm (estimate)
Balloon Glow
with music by DJ Kevin

9:30pm
Festival Grounds Close