All times are approximate and schedule may change without notice. All events at the Great Texas Balloon Race are dependent on weather conditions, please check the festival status page for current information. 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.
Make sure to look up as the GTBR and Young Guns take Flight.
Be sure to visit our Special Shapes locations around Longview
Tethered Rides at the Longview Convention Complex
Walk about balloon experience at the Longview Convention Complex
Explore vendors and KidsLand
Come enjoy the show
*If weather does not permit a full balloon glow, we will try for a candlestick burn - pilots will ignite the burners without envelopes.
Marshall native blues-rock guitarist and vocalist
Gates open for Mass Ascension
Look up as the GTBR and Young Guns take Flight from a COMMON LAUNCH POINT.
*Viewing of the Mass Ascension is a ticketed event. Admission is $10 or included at no extra charge with purchase of a Saturday evening festival ticket.
Visit our Special Shapes locations at the Longview Convention Complex
Tethered Rides at the Longview Convention Complex
Walk about balloon experience at the Longview Convention Complex
Explore vendors and KidsLand
Come enjoy the show
*If weather does not permit a full balloon glow, we will try for a candlestick burn - pilots will ignite the burners without envelopes.
Longview native Country music star
