Red Rock Balloon Rally December 3-5, 2021

Above, the 2019 Red Rock Balloon Rally ascension. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Last year's postponed Red Rock Balloon Rally is on! It was postponed due to the pandemic.

This will be the 40th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally at Red Rock Park and Fox Run Golf Course in Gallup, New Mexico.

From the official website:

December 3rd-5th, 2021

The 40th Annual Red Rock Balloon Rally has been postponed until December 3-5, 2021.  What began as a small but earnest effort by four individuals to share the unique flying challenge offered in the incredible red rock formations east of Gallup, New Mexico has grown into the second largest balloon rally in North America, with 200 balloons.

ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL EVENTS!

(with only a small $5.00 parking fee at events at Red Rock Park)

Above, the 2019 Red Rock Balloon Rally. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I attended the 2018 and 2019 Red Rock Balloon Rallies. There was no ascension in 2018 due to a snowstorm that blew in and the 2019 fared much better with a grand ascension in temperatures in the 20s. But the cold temperatures didn't damper spectator enthusiasm.

There is camping available next to the balloon launch site.

For more information, go here.