The Great Reno Balloon Race

The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During three days in early September, you can look into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with up to 100 balloons each year. The idea was to create an event that would keep visitors in town the weekend between the State Fair and the Reno Air Races, and 32 years later, it is known as a world-renowned and locally, a beloved community tradition.