Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally 2027

Schedule of Events* January 17 - KickOff Glow 7pm -9pm 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 18 - 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 18 - 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 19 - 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. *No public rides are available, organizers advised. *If attending, do plan to bring your own seating. On-leash pets are allowed at the event. More information can be found at the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally website. * 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