Greater Palm Springs provides stunning views of the natural desert terrain and mountain ranges from just the right vantage point. For a fun family event that showcases all the wonderful sights of this Southern California oasis, attend the Agua Caliente Casinos Presents 10th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival + Food Truck Fiesta.
Agua Caliente Casinos will be presenting this event from November 22 through 24, featuring balloon rides, two balloon glows and three morning balloon launches seen throughout Greater Palm Springs. Attendees will capture the beauty of several new hot air balloons to the festival this year. Here’s a roundup of all the events happening throughout the three days of the festival, so get your hopes as high as a hot air balloon!
Friday
The first flight begins at 7:00 a.m. for the balloon launch at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. Watch as colorful hot air balloons rise into the sky over beautiful Greater Palm Springs.
Continue the day at the Food Truck Fiesta and drone show, which will take place at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater from 4 to 8 p.m., for an evening of live music, the best food trucks in Southern California, a free kid's zone, a beer and wine garden with tethered hot air balloon rides. Entice your tastebuds with a selection of great eats.
Friday’s festivities end at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa with the Balloon Glow taking place at 7 p.m.
Saturday
Gather in downtown Cathedral City with family and friends to pick a spot on the festival lawn and watch the inflation of the hot air balloons. At 6 p.m., join thousands of people to watch the night sky light up like a kaleidoscope with colorful balloons. You can dance to the upbeat music or take a selfie to post on social media – make sure to tag us @VisitGreaterPS on Instagram and Facebook! The headlining music act for Saturday will be Leanne Rimes."
Sunday
The last day of the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta consists of The Westin Rancho Mirage Morning Balloon Launch, starting at 7:00 a.m.
Purchase tickets to Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta by visiting eventbrite.com for VIP 3-Day All-Access passes or to buy individual day tickets. To view all signature events returning to Greater Palm Springs, visit Signature Events in Greater Palm Springs.
Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival
Here is a glimpse of all the fun and be sure to watch through the end to see our Greater Palm Springs Balloon make its debut!