Schedule at a Glance
Monday, June, 12, 2023
6:30 AM
U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
Tuesday, June, 13, 2023
6:30 AM
U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
Wednesday, June, 14, 2023
6:30 AM
U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
Thursday, June, 15, 2023
6:30 AM
U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
Friday, June, 16, 2023
6:30 AM
Great Texas Balloon Race, U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
7:00 AM
Special Shapes static inflations, locations TBD
4:00 PM
Gates Open at Longview Convention Complex
6:30 PM
8:15 PM
Special Shapes Spectacular
8:45 PM
Great Texas Balloon Race Opening Ceremony
8:50 PM
Balloon Glow
9:30 PM
12:00 AM
Gates Close for the Day
Saturday, June, 17, 2023
6:30 AM
Great Texas Balloon Race, U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
7:00 AM
Special Shapes static inflations, locations TBD
7:30 AM
Up & Away 5K Fun Run
4:00 PM
Gates Open at Longview Convention Complex
6:30 PM
8:15 PM
Special Shapes Spectacular
8:45 PM
Great Texas Balloon Race Opening Ceremony
8:50 PM
Balloon Glow
9:30 PM
12:00 AM
Gates Close for the Day
Sunday, June, 18, 2023
6:30 AM
Great Texas Balloon Race, U.S. Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championship Competition Flight over Longview
All times are approximate and schedule may change without notice. All events at the Great Texas Balloon Race are dependent on prevailing weather conditions. The safety of our pilots, volunteers and spectators is our primary concern. All flights will take place over the City of Longview and parts of Gregg County. Before each flight, the launch and targets will be determined based on prevailing winds.
