The Great Reno Balloon Race

The Great Reno Balloon Race The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world's largest free hot-air balloon festival.

06/05/2026

Happy National Hot Air Balloon Day! 🎈

Today, we celebrate the wonder, adventure and community that hot air balloons bring to the skies around the world.

✨ Join us this September as we celebrate 45 years of flight, tradition and unforgettable memories at The Great Reno Balloon Race. As part of this milestone year, we'll be embracing our 2026 theme: Stars, Stripes, and Soaring Dreams, honoring 45 years of ballooning magic while looking ahead to the next chapter of GRBR.

☀️ We can't wait to see you beneath a sky full of color as we celebrate this September 10–13, 2026.

Experience The Great Reno Balloon Race from the best seats in the park with our Cloud 9 VIP Club. Enjoy front-row balloo...
05/14/2026

Experience The Great Reno Balloon Race from the best seats in the park with our Cloud 9 VIP Club. Enjoy front-row balloon views, catered breakfast, hosted beverages and heated seating access while the sky comes alive above you ✨

And now, with our four-day event, you can even book a Thursday experience. 👀

Join us this September 10-13 and celebrate 45 Years of Flight in comfort and style. Link in comments to book!

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who wake up before sunrise, show up with love and help create the moments we remember for...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who wake up before sunrise, show up with love and help create the moments we remember forever 🎈💐

From family traditions at the balloon race to early morning memories in the park, today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms and mother figures in our community. Thank you for helping our skies, and hearts, stay full 💕

Photo Credit: Benedict Dalao

Be part of the moments people remember forever 🎈Volunteer with the GRBR Aeronauts and help bring our 45th Anniversary to...
05/05/2026

Be part of the moments people remember forever 🎈

Volunteer with the GRBR Aeronauts and help bring our 45th Anniversary to life! Link in comments for more information!

Photo Credit: Christine Woda

05/05/2026

The force is strong with this launch crew 🎈⚡

Tiny steps, big balloons 🎈Photo Credit: Morgan Murphy
05/04/2026

Tiny steps, big balloons 🎈

Photo Credit: Morgan Murphy

There’s nothing quite like looking up and seeing the sky come alive 🎈✨Each September, The Great Reno Balloon Race fills ...
05/01/2026

There’s nothing quite like looking up and seeing the sky come alive 🎈✨

Each September, The Great Reno Balloon Race fills the morning sky with color, tradition and a sense of wonder you have to experience to understand. From quiet moments on the ground to breathtaking views above, it’s a celebration of community, connection and 45 Years of Flight.

We can't wait for you to join us this September 10–13. Link in comments to start planning!

Photo Credit: Lindy Brown

This September, don’t just watch the balloons…be one of them. 🎈During The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept 10–13), Balloon ...
04/28/2026

This September, don’t just watch the balloons…be one of them. 🎈

During The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept 10–13), Balloon Nevada offers exclusive rides over the event, giving you a view few ever get to experience.

Link in comments to book!

Photo Credit: Isaiah Heglund

It’s never too early to start planning your GRBR weekend. 🎈With our four-day event, there are more ways than ever to exp...
04/27/2026

It’s never too early to start planning your GRBR weekend. 🎈

With our four-day event, there are more ways than ever to experience the magic - from Thursday through Sunday. September will be here before you know it! 💫

Photo Credit: Tanya Margaretich

Our perfect date is at The Great Reno Balloon Race because it's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light ja...
04/25/2026

Our perfect date is at The Great Reno Balloon Race because it's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. 🎈

Photo Credit: Alyssa Campos

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