Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At The 10th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic
Katie Lawrence
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The best festivals in Arizona create long-lasting family memories and offer unforgettable experiences. Few things are more nostalgic than hot air balloon festivals, and one of the biggest and best in Arizona lifts off every spring. Now going on for well over a decade, this year’s annual Arizona Balloon Classic will feature entertainment, food, and, of course, over a dozen magical hot air balloons in every color, shape, and size imaginable. It’s going to be a spectacle of epic proportions with activities the whole family can enjoy – and hot air balloon rides, too, of course!
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The 2024 Arizona Balloon Classic will take place January 26-28. Discounts are available for children, service members, and seniors. Learn more about this festival dates, times, and ticket pricing on the ABC Festival website or visit their Facebook page.
Have you ever attended the Arizona Balloon Classic? If so, will you be returning this year? What activity are you most excited about? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
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