Thanks for an amazing 2025 event!

We persevered the weather and came through with a great event. Thank you all — pilots, officials, sponsors, volunteers, balloon fans, entertainers, vendors, and everyone else — for making the 48th annual Great Texas Balloon Race. We’re going to get a little rest and start looking forward to next year!

Schedule of Events

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.    

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