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Arizona's premier hot air balloon race & festival - www.abcfest.com Arizona's Premier Hot Air Balloon Festival! Photo taking is invited.

EVENT DATES & TIMES: January 24-25, 2025 (Fri-Sat)
• EVENT HOURS: Noon to 10pm
• FREE ENTRY: 7am to 9am (Fri-Sun) Morning Ascensions & Reserved Balloon rides only
• EVENING GLOWS: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
NOTE: ALL balloon activity is weather dependent. MORNING ASCENSIONS: FREE ENTRY (7am to 9am/Fri-Sun) Morning Ascensions & Reserved Balloon rides only
The skies will be filled with colorful hot-air b

alloons participate in ascensions from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color. Spectators can walk on the field and experience the balloons inflation and lift off. DESERT GLOWS: Friday and Saturday evenings, January 24th & 25th are the most attended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time to music. OTHER EVENTS: Hot Air Balloon rides, Family Fun Zone, Hot Air Balloon Tether rides, Live Entertainment, sampling, and other exciting events. Retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchases or browsing.
8th ANNUAL StreetFoodFest: Bring your appetite, as there will be an amazing variety of festival foods favorites available to purchase & a beer garden!

07/23/2026

Calling all unique makers, creators & small businesses!!!

The 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic is looking for special retail vendors to join us January 15–17, 2027!!!

NOTE - FOOD VENDORS ARE CLOSED FOR THE 2027 Arizona Balloon Classic... That went fast!!!

We're searching for:
🛍️ Handmade & homemade products
👗 Fashion boutiques
🎨 Original artwork
🕯️ Artisan goods
🏡 Home décor
🎁 One-of-a-kind gifts..and other unique products our 23,500+ engaging guests will love!

If your products stand out, we want to hear from you!

📍 Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds – Chandler, AZ
📝 Apply today: www.abcfest.com/vendors/

Help us create Arizona's premier shopping experience at Arizona's premier hot air balloon race & festival!

07/13/2026

We know it's HOT here in the Valley of the Sun right NOW... But come this January, Arizona weather is PERFECT!!!

Showcase your brand, retail product or service to 20,000+ engaged consumers at the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic — Arizona's premier hot air balloon race & festival!!!

January 15–17, 2027
Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds

Retail & Specialty Food vendor opportunities are available! Food is almost full — drinks and Mexican food are already CLOSED.

📧 [email protected] for the online vendor form.

🌐 abcfest.com

HURRY — secure your spot before your category fills up!!! It goes FAST!!!

07/05/2026

Happy 250th America!!!

Be Safe and Enjoy Life!!!

From the Arizona Balloon Classic & Arizona Events Group. 😃😬😎🌵

06/30/2026

🔥 VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2027!

🎪 Secure your space for the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC16)—Arizona’s premier hot air balloon festival!

🎆 We are officially curating top-tier food vendors, local exhibitors, specialty retailers, and interactive attractions. Spaces are limited, and categories sell out early every single year. Don't miss your opportunity to get your business in front of thousands of local families!

📅 When: January 15–17, 2027
📍 Where: Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds (Chandler, AZ)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Crowd: 20,000+ Eager Local Attendees!

✨ What makes ABC16 massive:
30+ Hot Air Balloon Teams
Live Music & Entertainment
The Duncan FoodFest Experience
Classic Car Show

👇 HOW TO APPLY TODAY:
1️⃣ Apply Online Instantly: Tap the link below to visit our vendor portal and fill out the form at abcfest.com/vendors

2️⃣ Email Us: Send your business details to [email protected]

3️⃣ Message Us: Send us a direct DM right here on Facebook!

See you all in January! 🌵✨

06/26/2026

ARIZONA RETAIL & FOOD VENDORS… WE NEED TO TALK.

Still waiting until December to secure your vendor space at the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic? Bold strategy...

Up to 30 hot air balloon teams
20,000+ attendees
Thousands of engaged shoppers
Arizona winter weather (the good kind)

Where else can customers shop your booth while giant hot air balloons float overhead? Exactly...

Retail spaces are filling fast, and we have limited food vendor space remaining.

Simple vendor forms are available now! Email us today at [email protected]

06/18/2026

Arizona Balloon Classic 2027: Where Your Brand Soars!!!

Though the Arizona summer is quiet (and HOT), the sky’s the limit!

We’re continuing to build an incredible Arizona Balloon Classic for 2027 — Arizona Balloon Classic featuring 30 hot air balloon teams, 23,500+ attendees, and unforgettable family-friendly experiences.

Now is the perfect time to secure your spot as a vendor or sponsor. Early partnerships mean prime visibility, exclusive categories, and powerful brand exposure before, during, and after the event.

Let’s lift off together!

Reach out today for vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities and be part of Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race & festival.

Learn More at ABCFest.com

06/17/2026

VENDORS ARE SIGNING UP FAST FOR ABC16… BUT WE’RE NOT DONE YET!!!

The 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic is already filling vendor space for January 15–17, 2027 — and we’re still looking for more great food, retail, exhibitor, and interactive experience partners.

Join Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race & festival featuring:

30+ Hot Air Balloon Teams
Live Entertainment
The Duncan FoodFest Experience
Desert Winds Kite Festival
Classic Car Show
20,000+ Attendees

Many categories are already filling or closed, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us… now’s the time.

We’re especially looking for **unique concepts, crowd favorites, and brands that know how to create a great guest experience**.

Request an application today: [email protected]

Don’t wait until fall and ask, “Do you still have space?”

06/03/2026

Vendor space is moving pretty fast for the Arizona Balloon Classic in 2027. Thank you to ALL the vendors who have already signed up. Pass the word... [email protected]

06/02/2026

VENDOR SPACE IS FILLING FAST FOR ABC16!!!

Join the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC16) — Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race & festival — returning January 15–17, 2027 to Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on the Gila River Indian Community in Chandler, Arizona!

30+ Hot Air Balloon Teams
Live Entertainment
Rock N Roll Car Show
The Duncan FoodFest Experience
Desert Winds Kite Festival
20,000+ Attendees

Check out additional event details at: 🌐 www.abcfest.com

🚨 SORRY… WE ARE ALREADY CLOSED OUT ON MEXICAN FOOD & FESTIVAL DRINKS. Honestly, that’s becoming its own festival at this point. 😄

It’s already June 2nd… and summer will fly by FAST (along with the Arizona temperatures ☀️🔥). Vendor space for ABC16 will too.

LETS WELCOME - Food and retail vendors already joining ABC16 include:

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05/27/2026

VENDOR INVITATION NOW OPEN

Join the 16th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic (ABC16) — Arizona’s premier hot air balloon race & festival — January 15–17, 2027 at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds in Chandler, Arizona!

We’re currently curating food vendors, exhibitors, specialty retailers, and interactive experiences for one of Arizona’s most colorful and family-friendly winter festivals featuring:
🎈 30+ Hot Air Balloon Teams
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍔 The Duncan FoodFest Experience
🪁 Desert Winds Kite Festival
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 20,000+ Attendees

Interested vendors can request the online application form at:

[email protected]

Space is limited and categories are secured early each year. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the excitement in 2027!

Address

19593 S 48th Street
Chandler, AZ
85226

Website

https://hotairballoongiftshop.com/, http://www.abcfest.com/

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