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15th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic

Arizona's Primer Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival

January 16–18, 2026 • Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds • Gila River Indian Community

19593 S. 48th St, Chandler, AZ 85226

Start your engines — the Arizona Balloon Classic is turning 15 and bringing back hot air balloon racing to the skies of the East Valley!!! We’re returning to the historic Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, where the Classic first launched in 2011, and we need an enthusiastic volunteer team to help make this our biggest and fastest-moving year yet.

If you love live events, teamwork, and the energy of competition — join our ABC15 Event Crew and be part of the action!
Event details: www.abcfest.com • Facebook: @ArizonaBalloonClassic
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Volunteer Check-In
The Volunteer Check-In Tent will be located near the main entrance, across the street from designated Volunteer Parking.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your shift for orientation, credentials, and assignment.
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Volunteer Perks:
✔️ 2 FREE event tickets
✔️ Snacks, drinks & meals during your shift
✔️ ABC15 Volunteer T-Shirt
✔️ FREE parking pass (emailed the week before the event)

Share the volunteer link far and wide—family, friends, coworkers—everyone’s welcome!
Questions? Email info@azeventsgroup.com
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Volunteer Training Day
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds (Learn the ropes + get your free tickets to share!)

19593 S. 48th St, Chandler, AZ 85226
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Volunteer Roles Available:
• Balloon Crew (morning task compititions, ascensions & Glows)
• Event Ambassadors
• VIP / Hospitality Team
• Vendor & Sponsor Support
• Stage + Entertainment Team
• Event Setup / Operations / Tear Down
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Thank You!
Your support helps power the 15th Annual Arizona Balloon Classic — now featuring competitive balloon racing, new attractions, and expanded crowd experiences.
We can’t wait to have you on the ABC15 Event Crew!
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Select the job you wish to participate in from the choices below.

You can choose multiple shifts for each day.
1. Vendor Check-In: Greet our vendors & sponsors. Help them get checked, distribute vendor packets. Vendors then get escorted to there space.

Wednesday, Jan 14th, 2026 - 12noon - 6PMThursday, Jan 15th, 2026 - 8AM - 6PMFriday, Jan 16th, 2026 - 8AM - 2PM
2. Balloon Crew: Pretty physical and will be working with pilots and their crews. You can choose multiple shifts.

(Morning Media Ascension/Race) Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 6 - 9AM(Evening Glow) Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 6 - 9PM(Morning Ascension/Race) Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 6 - 9:00AM(Evening Glow) Saturday, Jan 17, 2026, 6 - 9PM(Morning Ascension/Race) Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, 6 - 9AM(Evening Glow) Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, 6 - 9PM
3. Tether Ride Team - Sell hot air balloon tether ride tickets, crew & escort out to the hot air balloons.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 8 - 10AMFriday, Jan 16, 2026, 6 - 8PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 8 - 10AMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 6 - 8PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 8 - 10AMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 6 - 8PM
4. Volunteer Host – You will oversee volunteer check in and assignments.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 6 - 9AMFriday, Jan 16, 2026, 1 - 4PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 6 - 9AMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 1 - 4PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 6 - 9AMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 1 - 4PM
5. Site Operations – You will be assisting with the facilitation of site layout, set-up, maintenance, and overall event cleanliness of the event.

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2026, 1 - 8PMFriday, Jan 16, 2026, 9AM - 3PMFriday, Jan 16, 2026, 3 - 9PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 9AM - 3PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 3 - 9PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 9AM - 3PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 3 - 9PM
6. Entertainment/Stage – You will assist with the sound & lighting equipment as well as work with the Stage Manager.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 3 - 9PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 9AM - 2PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 2 - 9PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 9AM - 2PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 2 - 9PM
7. Hospitality – You will assist with hosting VIPs, Pilots & Sponsors in the "HUB" - A "VIP" Experience

Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 7 - 10AMFriday, Jan 16, 2026, 4 - 9PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 7AM - 2PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 2 - 9PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 7 - 2PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 2 - 9PM
8. Event Ambassador – You will welcome visitors and answer general questions.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026, 4 - 9PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026 7 - 2PMSaturday, Jan 17, 2026, 2 - 9PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 7 - 2PMSunday, Jan 18, 2026, 2 - 9PM
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