Welcome
January 25-27, 2019
This annual festival occurs the last weekend in January and showcases hot air balloon launches each morning. Also, join us in the evening for the night glow and live entertainment in the CasaBlanca Showroom and Skydome Lounge.
Schedule
Friday, January 25
*7:30am: Balloon Launch at Oasis Resort Parking Lot- Free To Public
6pm–7pm: Balloon Night Glow – Candlestick Show – Free Admission, all ages
(CasaBlanca Resort and Casino- Southwest parking lot under resort video marquee sign)
8pm-1:30am: Gregg Peterson Band in Skydome Lounge, free admission, must be 21 or older
Saturday, January 26
*7:30am: Balloon Launch at Oasis Parking Lot- Free To Public
(Across from CasaBlanca Resort and Casino)
4pm–6pm: Champagne Tasting at CasaBlanca Resort Skydome Lounge, Free Admission, 21 and older only,
While supplies last
6pm–7pm: Balloon Night Glow – Candlestick Show – Free Admission, all ages
(CasaBlanca Resort and Casino- Southwest parking lot under resort video marquee sign)
8pm-1:30am: Gregg Peterson Band in Skydome Lounge, free admission, must be 21 or older
8:30pm: “Fortunate Son” tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
tickets on sale now must be 21 or older Tickets
Sunday, January 27
*7:30am: Balloon Launch at Oasis Parking Lot- Free To Public
(Across from CasaBlanca Resort and Casino)
7pm-Midnight: Gregg Peterson Band in Skydome Lounge, free admission, must be 21 or older
*Balloon Launch time is approximate and dependent on weather conditions
Sponsors
The best of everything can be found at the CasaBlanca Resort & Virgin River in Mesquite Nevada. With quality hotel rooms that won’t break the bank, a wide variety of dining options, and the top entertainment acts in town.
For nearly 80 years, America has depended on Ferrellgas. We’re backed by one of the nation’s largest propane supply networks. You can trust us to deliver.
The Mesquite Resort Association is a professional nonprofit association that leads the area in business development, community service, and corporate stewardship.
Pilots
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Ken Tocker
Jelly Bean Phoenix, AZ
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John Ware
Rainbow Trails Salt Lake City, UT
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Bryan Hill
Basket Case Page, AZ
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Dan Montgomery
Break of Dawn West Jordan, UT
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Jeff Ebel
Split Paint Las Vegas, NV
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Josh Lewis
Czech It Out Salina, UT
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Bill Howes
Tequilla Sunrise- St. George, UT
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Gayle McCoy
Emerald Sky- Elko, NV
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Lauren Ball
Gypsy Spirit- Cherry Valley, CA
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Don Edwards
Headwest- Phoenix, AZ
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Rich Lawhorn
Humpty Dumpty-Louisville, KY
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Tom Gough
Gypsy Rover- Twin Falls, ID
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Don Heisig
Mariposa II-Holt, CA
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Cliff Skocdopole
Redee N Willing Condor, Canada
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Gary Godfrey
Sorring with Eagles Page, AZ
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Maria Chieruzzi
Lofty Ideas Simi Valley, CA
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Ingrid Martell
Obsession Mesquite, NV
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Sally Bartsch
AZ Dawn New River, AZ
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Glenn and Cookie See
Racy Madam Albuquerque, NM
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Sandy Grahmn
Instagraham Alta Loma, CA
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Patrick McGrath
Top O’ The Mornin’ Yucaipa, CA
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Bill Armstrong
Band of Gold Goodyear, AZ
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Kurt Adelsberger
Transition Chino Hills, CA
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Lyle Bingham
Twister Payson, UT
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Sheldon Grauberger
Kaleidoscope Las Vegas, NV
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John Long
Fligh Fantastic- Henderson, NV
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Kelli Keller
FUNNER- La Quinta, CA
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Keith Evans
Smileys Dream Santaquin, Utah
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Don Stockley
Moonshine
Murray, UT
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Ray Klein
AeroDiablo I
Scottsdale, AZ
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Garry Lockyer
Purple Haze
Oliver, Canada
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- David Campbell keeps an eye on other balloons while helping launch the balloon “Mr. Smee” during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Balloons lift off from a parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Balloons lift off from a parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Balloons lift off from a parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Balloons float over Interstate 15 after lifting off across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- A hot air balloon floats over a neighborhood during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- A hot air balloon floats over an apartment complex during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Hot air balloons float over Interstate 15 during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- A balloon floats over a neighborhood during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Hot air balloons float over Mesquite, Nev., during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
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- Balloons lift off from a parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, in Mesquite, Nev. The festival, about 80 miles north of Las Vegas, continues through Sunday, Jan. 24th. CREDIT: Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau