Welcome
January 24-26, 2025
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
2025
MESQUITE HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE
Friday, January 24, 2025
*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 25, 2025
*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 26, 2025
*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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Basket Case
Bryan Hill
Page, AZ
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Adventure 6
Brian Keown
Marina Del Ray, CA
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Sans Souci
Debbie Waltman
Windsor, CO
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Inflatio
Chris Liberti
Castle Rock, CO
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Northern Flights
Cliff Skocdopole
Condor, Canada
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Big Top
Mark Whiting
Denver, CO
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Stars and Stripes
Curt Bramble
Provo, UT.
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Emily
Dale Richie
Golden BC Canada
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Purple Haze
Dave Melton
New Harmony, UT
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Head West
Don Edwards
Stateville, NC
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Moon Shine
Don Stockley
Murray, UT
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Locopelli
Pell Wadleigh
Page, AZ
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Cotton Candy
Garry Lockyer
Oliver, Canada
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Soar With Eagles
Gary Godfrey
Page, AZ
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Misbehavin
Gayle McCoy
Elko, NV
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Itszee
Glenn See
Albuquerque, NM
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Floating Awaysis
Greg Lindsey
Safford, AZ
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Confetti Pebbles
Heather Watkins
Washington, UT
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Czech It Out
Josh Lewis
Salina, UT
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Skittle
Justin Elkins
Helena, MT
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Valley Girl
Kent Barnes
Murray, UT
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Good Karma
Kylee Reeder
Smartsville, CA
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Twister
Lyle Bingham
Payson, UT
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Upsy Daisy
Mike King
Sandia Park, NM
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Cloud Kisser V
Patricia Newlin
Riverton, WY
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Battle Born
Patrick Irwin
Lovelock, NV
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Top O’ The Mornin’
Pat McGrath
Yucaipa, CA
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Patience
Sally and Phil Heinrich
Phoenix, AZ
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Skubi Racer
Ray Klein
Scottsdale, AZ
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Desert Dame
Judy Holt
Phoenix, AZ
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Whirled Peace
Jenn Goldbloom
Philadelphia, PA
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Instagraham
Sandy Graham
Alta Loma, CA
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Flower Power
Shannon White
Loveland, CO
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Just Ducky
Susan Lindsey
Safford, AZ
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Techni-Kuller
Tim Kuller
Mesa, AZ
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Our Treat
Richard Clark
Calgary 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
