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 and Model Balloon static inflations
4:00 PM
Gates Open at Longview Convention Complex
8:15 PM
Special Shapes Spectacular
8:45 PM
Great Texas Balloon Race Opening Ceremony
8:50 PM
Balloon Glow
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 and Model Balloon static inflations
7:30 AM
Up & Away 5K Fun Run
4:00 PM
Gates Open at Longview Convention Complex
8:15 PM
Special Shapes Spectacular
8:45 PM
Great Texas Balloon Race Opening Ceremony
8:50 PM
Balloon Glow
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.