Welcome
January 27-29, 2023
This annual festival showcases hot air balloon launches each morning, weather permitting. Also, join us Friday and Saturday evenings for the night glow and live entertainment in the Skydome Lounge. Don’t miss the balloon launch finale on Sunday morning at 7:30am.
Schedule
2023
MESQUITE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE
Friday, January 27, 2023
*7:30 A.M MORNING LAUNCH – Free Admission, All Ages Oasis Resort Parking Lot (Across from CasaBlanca Resort and Casino)
*6:00- 7:00 P. M- NIGHT GLOW- CANDLESTICK SHOW-Free Admission, All Ages (CasaBlanca Resort and Casino- Southwest parking lot under resort video marquee sign)
Saturday, January 28, 2023
*7:30 A.M MORNING LAUNCH – Free Admission, All ages- Oasis Resort Parking Lot (Across from CasaBlanca Resort and Casino)
Champagne Tasting in Skydome lounge, free admission, 21+ only 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 PM
*6:00- 7:00 P. M- NIGHT GLOW- CANDLESTICK SHOW-Free Admission, All Ages (CasaBlanca Resort and Casino- Southwest parking lot under resort video marquee sign)
*Balloon Launch time is approximate and dependent on weather conditions
Sunday, January 29, 2023
*7:30 A.M MORNING LAUNCH – Free Admission, All Ages- Oasis Resort Parking Lot (Across from CasaBlanca Resort and Casino)
*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.
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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Top O’ The Mornin’
Pat McGrath
Yucaipa, CA
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Transition
Kurt Adelsberger
Chino Hills, CA
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Techni-Kuller
Tim Kuller
Mesa, AZ
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Soar With Eagles
Gary Godfrey
Page, AZ
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Rainbow Thru Heaven
Marilyn Wallace
Santa Monica, CA
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Purple Haze
Dave Melton
New Harmony, UT
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Patience
Sally and Phil Heinrich
Phoenix, AZ
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Northern Flights
Cliff Skocdopole
Condor, Canada
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Moonshine
Don Stockley
Murray, UT
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Miss Wyoming
Bruce Pivic
Rock Springs, WY
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Misbehavin
Gayle McCoy
Elko, NV
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Locopelli
Pell Wadleigh
Page, AZ
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Skubi Racer
Ray Klein
Scottsdale, AZ
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Itszee
Glenn See
Albuquerque, NM
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Instagraham
Sandy Graham
Alta Loma, CA
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Humpty Dumpty
Rich Lawhorn
Louisville, KY
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Head South
Don Edwards
Cave Creek, AZ
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Windrose
Katie Griggs
Dayton, NV
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Desert Dame
Judy Holt
Phoenix, AZ
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Confetti Pebbles
Heather Watkins
Washington, UT
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Big Top
Mark Whiting
Denver, CO
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Basket Case
Bryan Hill
Page, AZ
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Adventure 6
Brian Keown
Marina Del Ray, CA
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Smiley’s Dream
Keith Evans
Santaquin, UT
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Flower Power
Shannon White
Loveland, CO
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Good Karma
Kylee Reeder
Smartsville, CA
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Battle Born
Patrick Irwin
Lovelock, NV
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Twister
Lyle Bingham
Payson, UT
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Czech It Out
Josh Lewis
Salina, UT
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Our Treat
Richard Clark
Calgary Canada
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Sans Souci
Debbie Waltman
Windsor, CO
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Hot Chex
Brenda Hungerford
Dayton, NV
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Cloud Kisser V
Patricia Newlin
Riverton, WY
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Queen Bee
Jeff Johnson
San Miguel, CA
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Cotton Candy
Garry Lockyer
Oliver, Canada
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- Floating over the CasaBlanca Marquee in Mesquite Nevada
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- Getting Ready to Launch
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- A hot air balloon floats over a neighborhood during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
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- Balloons float over Interstate 15 after lifting off across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
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- Heating up getting ready to launch
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- Volunteers keeping an eye on other balloons while helping launch the balloons
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- Balloons lift off from a parking lot across from the CasaBlanca Resort during the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
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- Night glow candlestick show Free Admission
