Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championship Races

09/15/2025

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09/14/2025

It’s the final morning for the 30th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship! Pilot briefing is at 6am. Come see them in action this morning at 7am at First Baptist Church located at 1400 S Pone St Harrison, AR 72601.

09/13/2025

The balloons are flying this morning! Join us at First Baptist Church to see them compete. 1400 S Pine St.

09/12/2025

Tomorrow’s the big day! Hot Air Balloons from all over the country, 30 of them, will be coming to Harrison to compete for the $30,000 grand prize! Come join us for an amazing event! Visit www.ArkansasBalloonFestival.com for more information.

09/11/2025

Don’t forget your appetite this Friday and Saturday at the Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship! We have Pappy’s Smash Burgers, Heavenly Grounds, Buffalo BBQ, Emerson Concessions, Peach Wave, Sunny Side Up and more ready to fill you up! Come enjoy FREE live music, great food and, oh yeah, 30 Hot Air Balloons for our 30th Anniversary! It’s going to be one event you don’t want to miss!

09/10/2025

Would you like VIP ACCESS to the 30th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship? VIP means you don't wait in line for a tethered ride Saturday night. You are the first to board a balloon of your choice for your tethered ride. These are the only tethered rides that can be purchased in advance. Limit 25. Price is $100. Link to purchase: https://catpc-exploreharrison.mypaysimple.com/s/2025-hot-air-balloon-tethered-ride-vip or call our office 870-741-1789. Tickets are non transferrable so don't get scammed by someone else offering to sell you a ticket!!!

09/04/2025

Still plenty of help needed! Come join us for this historic event in Harrison! https://harrisoncvb.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103493

08/27/2025

Back by popular demand! VIP Go Pass Tethered Rides!!! Limit 25. These are the only tethered ride passes that are sold in advance without waiting in line. ALL OTHER TETHERED RIDE PASSES must be purchased on location September 13. To purchase a VIP pass please visit:

Tethered Balloon Rides Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship Tethered Rides Prices for Saturday Evening General Pass: $15 - Purchased at event Go Pass: $40 (Skip the line. 50 ticket limit) - Purchased at event VIP Go Pass: $100 (First access to the "Go Pass" line. Must arrive on location at 6:...

08/19/2025

Sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 30th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship! Contact our office at 870-741-1789 to get your spot reserved!

08/13/2025

We are now accepting Balloon Crew Member volunteers for our 30th Annual Arkansas State Hot Air Balloon Championship Races! All crew members that serve 2 shifts will receive a free crew shirt and get to be involved in an amazing event! Register today! https://harrisoncvb.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=103493