🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨
Beginning in 2026, The Great Reno Balloon Race is expanding to FOUR FULL DAYS of balloon magic! 🎈✨
Every year moving forward, Thursday joins the lineup with:
🌟 Super Glow Show (40+ balloons lighting up the dawn sky)
🌙 Dawn Patrol
🥂 Cloud 9 VIP Club opening
🍴 Vendors & more!
This exciting expansion kicks off with our 45th Annual GRBR (Sept. 10–13, 2026), celebrating 45 years of flight and the USA’s 250th anniversary 🇺🇸🎆. Get ready for even more reasons to wake up before dawn and experience the world’s largest FREE hot air balloon event! 🎉
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Experience The Great Reno Balloon Race from the best seats in the park with our Cloud 9 VIP Club. Enjoy front-row balloon views, catered breakfast, hosted beverages and heated seating access while the sky comes alive above you ✨
And now, with our four-day event, you can even book a Thursday experience. 👀
Join us this September 10-13 and celebrate 45 Years of Flight in comfort and style. Link in bio to book!
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Happy Mother’s Day to the moms who wake up before sunrise, show up with love and help create the moments we remember forever 🎈💐
From family traditions at the balloon race to early morning memories in the park, today we’re celebrating all the amazing moms and mother figures in our community. Thank you for helping our skies, and hearts, stay full 💕
Photo Credit: Benedict Dalao
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Be part of the moments people remember forever 🎈
Volunteer with the GRBR Aeronauts and help bring our 45th Anniversary to life! Link in bio for more information!
Photo Credit: Christine Woda
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There’s nothing quite like looking up and seeing the sky come alive 🎈✨
Each September, The Great Reno Balloon Race fills the morning sky with color, tradition and a sense of wonder you have to experience to understand. From quiet moments on the ground to breathtaking views above, it’s a celebration of community, connection and 45 Years of Flight.
We can't wait for you to join us this September 10–13. Link in bio to start planning!
Photo Credit: Lindy Brown
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This September, don’t just watch the balloons…be one of them. 🎈
During The Great Reno Balloon Race (Sept 10–13), @ballonnevada offers exclusive rides over the event, giving you a view few ever get to experience.
Link in bio to book!
Photo Credit: Isaiah Heglund
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It’s never too early to start planning your GRBR weekend. 🎈
With our four-day event, there are more ways than ever to experience the magic - from Thursday through Sunday. September will be here before you know it! 💫
Photo Credit: Tanya Margaretich
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Our perfect date is at The Great Reno Balloon Race because it's not too hot and not too cold. All you need is a light jacket. 🎈
Photo Credit: Alyssa Campos
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From local eats to curated finds 🎈
Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for the 45th Anniversary of The Great Reno Balloon Race! Vendor spaces are limited and set up such that all locations are desirable and have equal visibility and traffic. Apply today to be considered - link in bio for more information!
Reminder: do not share personal information via social media. Official GRBR communication will only come from @renoballoon.com email addresses
Photo Credit: Heather Beecher, GRBR Photographer
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20 Thursdays away from setting alarms we won’t snooze 🎈☕
Early mornings, glowing skies and that feeling you only get at The Great Reno Balloon Race
Photo Credit: Kalani Photo, GRBR Photographer
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Every lift tells a story 🎈
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