January 16 – 19, 2026
Las Cruces , NM
2501 W. Tashiro Road
Las Cruces , NM
mesillavalleyballoonrally@gmail.com
(575) 644-9702
Price: Free
2026 General Schedule of Events
January 16 – Kick Off Glow- 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Plaza (100 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001). The RC (radio controlled) balloons gather and glow in the Downtown plaza to give spectators a taste of the sights and sounds of the upcoming weekend.
January 17 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around
7am) at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007). The Full-Size Balloons inflate, launch and fly in the morning from the southwest lot (the dirt lot) of the Field of Dreams. The RC balloons put on their show in the west parking lot of Field of Dreams
January 17 – Evening Glow – Sunset (around 5:30pm) at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007). All full-size and RC balloons show off their colors in the night. Come revel in the magic!
January 18 – Morning Ascension – Sunrise (around 7am) at the Field of Dreams (2300 Tashiro Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007). Once again, the Full-Size Balloons take to the skies from the dirt lot. The RC balloons will strut their stuff in west parking lot.
*If attending, do plan to bring your own seating. On-leash pets are allowed at the event.
* NOTE: Keep in mind that this sport is dependent on good weather. Safety is of the utmost importance with weather as a major factor when making the determination of when to fly. If the weather is too windy (more than 10 mph) or if there are storms within 50 miles, most pilots will not risk flying. The pilots have the final say-so of when to fly.
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