The Great Texas Balloon Race has landed back in Longview! This year is full of fun and excitement for the whole family! The festival is set to take place at the Longview Convention Complex from Friday, June 14th, to Sunday, June 16th.
Gates open at 4:00 PM on Friday and Saturday nights at the Longview Convention Complex for the festival.
You can expect to see special shape balloon inflations and the balloon glows (weather permitting) Friday & Saturday night.
The U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships will kick off the action in the air with world-class pilots engaged in competition flights over Longview all week long.
Jam out with Live Music Friday and Saturday evening with opening acts scheduled to take the stage at 6:30 PM, and headliners at 9:30 PM, with gates closing at midnight. Friday will feature Jenn Ford & the Wide Eyed Devils along with The Hollow Decks. Saturday night the GTBR will host Danielle Bradbery and Mark Wills!
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There is so much to see and do this year! Shop for some unique gifts at the variety of vendors around the festival. Your kids will have a hopping good time at KidsLand. And for something really special, enjoy a magical experience on the Tethered Balloon Rides!
Tickets for all events are on sale now right here! Tickets are $30 for the whole weekend, $20 for Saturday only, & $15 for Friday only. Don’t miss out on this exciting festival filled with hot air balloons and great music performances!
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