{"id":35610,"date":"2021-03-29T16:53:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T23:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/?p=35610"},"modified":"2021-03-29T17:03:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T00:03:24","slug":"tickets-on-sale-now-for-the-10th-anniversary-arizona-balloon-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/aznightlife\/tickets-on-sale-now-for-the-10th-anniversary-arizona-balloon-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Tickets on Sale Now for The 10th Anniversary Arizona Balloon Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Arizona Balloon Classic by Arizona Events Group will be hosting its 10th<\/sup> annual festival Friday, April 30, 2021, through Sunday, May 2, 2021. Gates are open Friday and Saturday from 6:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm and on Sunday from 6:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm. Admission is free on Sunday for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This socially distanced and outdoor event will feature shows and activities throughout the day and evening for the whole family. The Arizona Balloon Classic will be held at the Goodyear Ballpark (1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338). The schedule of activities includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Arizona Balloon Classic <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, and Sunday, May 2, 2021, from 6:35 am \u2013 7:35 am, the Arizona dawn sky with brilliant blues, purples, oranges, and reds as the hot-air balloons participate in thrilling \u201cHare & Hound\u201d races from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color.  Spectators can walk on the field right next to the balloons and experience the inflation and lift off.  Photo taking is invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union Desert Glow<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On Friday, April 30, 2021, and Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 6:30 pm \u2013 9:00 pm come to experience a field full of tethered, illuminated, hot air balloons glowing in time to the music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday night will feature a Pilots Parade with a constant burn of purple, green, red and yellow flames from the balloons! A firework show and the AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union Desert Glow will follow after the parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Fun Zone<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activities available on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm, and Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm. An assortment of activities including hot air balloon rides and tethered rides, inflatable games, stunt bike shows, fireworks (Saturday only), live entertainment, sampling, and more.  Retail shopping and commercial exhibits for purchasing or browsing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Street Foodfest<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our 4th Annual Street Foodfest is truly a culinary experience! Enjoy a variety of beer and wine in our beer gardens, local food trucks and festival food favorites, live music stage, and more! The Street Foodfest takes place Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 9:00 pm, and Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 6:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDesert Winds\u201d Kite Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n