Contact the Laughlin Chamber for tickets beginning in July. The 14th Annual Chef's Food Fest features the best cuisine creations from the top chef's along the Colorado River. The River Palms will host the event in 2001 in their new beachfront events facility. Approximately 50 hot air balloons take to dawning skies above the Laughlin resorts and the Colorado River for this colorful annual competition. Prizes and cash are offered in a variety of games including touchdowns, target practice and balloon chasing.
Tethered balloons fill and light up for the spectacular display.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning ascensions take place at approximately 7 am and are weather sensitive. For reservations, contact your favorite Laughlin hotel. Approximately 2,000 teams of ropers hope to chalk up one of their best performances in the four-day competition in Laughlin. Because of the popularity of this event, two arenas are constructed side by side. Viewing is free to the public.