Reno's Dreamy Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Completely FREE To Go To This Fall
If you are already dreaming about places to visit this fall, this magical destination is sure to excite your imagination. The Great Reno Balloon Race is a completely free festival that features hundreds of hot air balloons sailing through autumn skies. You can enjoy hours of colorful displays as you sip cozy fall-flavored drinks and explore the city.
The Great Reno Balloon Race takes place in the city and will happen this year from September 11 - 13, 2020. According to the official website, it "is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event."
You can attend the actual event for free, and watch the sky fill up with giant balloons in a rainbow of colors.
They take off a short distance to the north of downtown at Rancho San Rafael Park.
If you want to drive to the area from the town, you can find public parking for $15.
The first race took place in 1982, and back then there were only 20 participants. Today, you will glimpse close to 100 balloons throughout the three-day event.
You can scope these brightly colored delights starting every morning from 3:30 a.m., and events run throughout the day.
According to the website's itinerary, Friday at 5:15 a.m., you can watch 35 or more glowing balloons light up the still-dark morning sky as part of the Super Glow Show.
Saturday and Sunday offer a smaller number of lit-up displays that are visible starting at 5 a.m.
The result is a magical combination of something from Disneyland and a real-life Neverland.
You can grab concessions on the site as well, or even take a tethered ride in one of the massive giants for only $5.
If you're looking for a truly unique festival experience, look no further than this incredible event that will fill your autumn days with rainbow dreams.
The Great Reno Balloon Race
Price: Free
When: September 11 - 13, 2020
Address: 1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, NV
Why You Need To Go: You can visit this free festival that features hundreds of dreamy rainbow-colored balloons that soar through the fall skies.
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