We just sent out our invitations to pilots to attend this year's Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza held over New Year's. Pilots will be traveling from Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, California, Texas and possibly other areas. Most pilots love to tell the story of their balloon or how they got into ballooning, so we encourage visitors to welcome our pilots and learn more about them. Every balloon has a name and a story. To see the pilots who attended last year, simply select 2025/2026 from the drop down below.