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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Stars & Stripes
Curt Bramble
Provo, UT
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Spilt Paint
Jeff Ebel
Las Vegas, NV
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Soar With Eagles
Gary Godfrey
Page, AZ
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Rainbow Heaven
Marilyn Wallace
Santa Monica, CA
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Purple Haze
Dave Melton
New Harmony, UT
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Patriot
Pat Irwin
Lovelock, NV
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Panemonium
Debbi Waltman
Windsor, CO
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Patience
Phil Heinrich
Phoenix, AZ
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Northern Lights
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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Kubi Racer
Ray Klein
Scottsdale, AZ
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Itszee
Glenn See
Albuquerque, NM
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Instagraham
Sandy Grahmn
Alta Loma, CA
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Humpty Dumpty
Rich Lawhorn
Louisville, KY
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Heatwave
Kent Barnes
Murray, UT
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Good Karma
Kylee Reeder
Smartsville CA
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Head West Again
Don Edwards
Cave Creek, AZ
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Floating Awaysis
Katie Griggs
Dayton, NV
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Desert Drifter
Judy Holt
Phoenix, AZ
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Cloud Kisser II
Pat Newlin
Riverton, WY
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Confetti Pupry
Heather Watkins
Washington, UT
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Czech It Out
Josh Lewis
Salina, UT
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Big Top
Mark Whiting
Denver, CO
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Basketcase
Bryan Hill
Page, AZ
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Tequila Sunrise
Bill Howes
St. George, UT
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Alchemy
Derek White
Clinton, UT
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Adventure 6
Brian Keown
Marina Del Ray, CA
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Aire Marc Too
Tom Gough
Twin Falls, ID
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Obsession
Ingrid Martel
Mesquite, NV
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Smiley’s Dream
Keith Evans
Santaquin, UT
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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
