43rd RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY
December 6th-8th, 2024
Get ready for the 43rd Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally, happening December 6-8, 2024! What started as a passionate initiative by four enthusiasts to showcase the thrilling flying conditions amid the stunning red rock formations east of Gallup, New Mexico, has now evolved into one of the nation’s largest balloon events. Join us and experience the awe-inspiring sight of over 150 balloons taking to the skies!
The Red Rock Balloon Rally Association, established in 1981, has been a pillar of support for the Gallup community. Through collaborations with numerous non-profit organizations, the Association has contributed tens of thousands of dollars to fundraising efforts. Operated entirely by a dedicated volunteer committee without any paid staff, the Association’s commitment to community service is truly remarkable.
Interested in being on a crew? Sign up here!
ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL EVENTS!
(with only a small $5.00 parking fee at events at Red Rock Park)
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RED ROCK BALLOON RALLY EVENTS
The Balloon Rally schedule of events includes mass ascensions, balloon glows and competition with beautiful, hand crafted Native American arts and crafts.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- 6:00pm Butler’s Office Supply Sponsor & Pilot Registration – Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille
Friday, December 6, 2024 – LAM Corporation Day
- 7:30am iHeart Media/Castle Furniture – Mass Ascension – Fox Run Golf Course & Red Rock Park
- 6:30pm Cedar & Ivy Real Estate – Glow in the Rocks – Red Rock Park
- 6:30pm McKinley County – Indian Dances – Red Rock Park
- 7:30pm Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply – Pilot Registration – Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille
Richardson Trading Post Pilot Appreciation Sponsor
Family Medicine Associates Platinum Sponsor
Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Supersmith Inc. Day
- 6:30am Amigo Automotive Group – Dawn Patrol – Red Rock Park
- 7:30am Rocket Cafe/Equipment Share – Mass Ascension – Red Rock Park
- 8:30am Pinnacle Bank/Rico Motor Co. – Pyramid Rock Run – Red Rock Park
- 6:30pm Gallup Eye Group/Rio West Mall – Balloominaria – Rio West Mall
Rico Auto Complex/Earl’s Restaurant Pilot Pack Sponsor
Jerry’s Cafe/Thunderbird Supply Company Platinum Sponsors
Sunday, December 8, 2024 – Sonic Drive In Day
- 6:30am Horizon Enterprises Plumbing & Heating – Dawn Patrol – Red Rock Park
- 7:30am Sammy C’s Rock N’ Sports Pub & Grille – Mass Ascension – Red Rock Park
- 10:00am New Mexico Gas Co. – Awards Brunch & Auction – Red Rock Park
Big Mike’s Equipment Rental Platinum Sponsor
Perry Null Trading Company Pilot Appreciation Sponsor
For information and to book your hot air balloon ride visit Rainbow Ryders
BALLOONING IN GALLUP VIDEO
Host of “New Mexico True Television,” Michael Newman, takes his first hot air balloon ride. And he couldn’t have picked a more gorgeous setting than Red Rock Park outside of Gallup. Each December the park hosts the second largest balloon rally in North America, surpassed only by Albuquerque’s October Balloon Fiesta. The flight and the scenery are breathtaking.
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