Celebrating colorful tradition in northern Nevada

Reno, Nev. – The world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event, The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR), takes flight Sept. 9-11 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, Nevada. The event is a permanent fixture in Reno’s September skyline and features upwards of 100 balloons and 120,000+ in attendance each year.

This internationally recognized event and beloved local tradition remains the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning festival and provides free admission to the public from sponsorship support.

Before the sun peeks over the mountains, spectators will see the daily iconic Super Glow Show illuminating the park with a soft warm light – a signal that the event has begun. During the Show, the early morning sky will be decorated by the choreographed glow of up to 10 hot-air balloons.

Dawn Patrol

It’s not until dawn that eight hot-air balloons lift off the ground to perform Dawn Patrol. Only a few pilots in the world can perform this skilled show, and it is a must-see for all attendees. This year, Dawn Patrol will be held all three days of the event. During the daily Mass Ascension, the remaining balloons will rise and fill the park with an array of colors and shapes while the sun rises.

Join us in Reno!

For all the colorful details, float yourself over to https://renoballoon.com/