Choose Your Festival
Choose Your Festival
Hot Air Balloon Festivals
Over our 40 years of operation, Rainbow Ryders has had the honor of being a part of some of the world’s largest and celebrated hot air balloon festivals. Our adventures have taken us to the Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta®, a breathtaking event that fills the skies of New Mexico. We have also soared over the stunning landscapes of Colorado Springs during the Labor Day Lift Off, participated in Gallup’s Red Rock Balloon Rally, and delighted crowds with tethered flights at Phoenix’s Spooktacular Festival. Each of these events offers unique experiences and views, and we are more than proud to be the official hot air balloon ride operator.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
As the founder of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, Scott Appelman spent decades bringing joy to thousands of people. His passion for hot air ballooning lives on through our pilots, who are the best in the industry. They each have a minimum of 500 flight hours, regularly undergo drug- and alcohol-testing, and are protected by the highest insurance available.
Arizona Balloon Classic
As the founder of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, Scott Appelman spent decades bringing joy to thousands of people. His passion for hot air ballooning lives on through our pilots, who are the best in the industry. They each have a minimum of 500 flight hours, regularly undergo drug- and alcohol-testing, and are protected by the highest insurance available.
Arizona Balloon Festival
As the founder of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, Scott Appelman spent decades bringing joy to thousands of people. His passion for hot air ballooning lives on through our pilots, who are the best in the industry. They each have a minimum of 500 flight hours, regularly undergo drug- and alcohol-testing, and are protected by the highest insurance available.
Labor Day Lift Off
As the founder of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, Scott Appelman spent decades bringing joy to thousands of people. His passion for hot air ballooning lives on through our pilots, who are the best in the industry. They each have a minimum of 500 flight hours, regularly undergo drug- and alcohol-testing, and are protected by the highest insurance available.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
As the founder of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon ride company in the United States, Scott Appelman spent decades bringing joy to thousands of people. His passion for hot air ballooning lives on through our pilots, who are the best in the industry. They each have a minimum of 500 flight hours, regularly undergo drug- and alcohol-testing, and are protected by the highest insurance available.
Special Events
Hot air balloon rides can enhance any occasion, whether you’re cementing your love, celebrating a special milestone, or bringing coworkers together.
Weddings and Special Occasions
Take Your Love to New Heights
Corporate Experiences
Sky High Team Building
