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6th Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival on May 23rd

May 10, 2015
The 6th Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival Featured by Sanderson Lincoln is happening Saturday, May 23. This year proceeds will help benefit the Cave Creek Unified School District. 

WHAT: Sixth Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival presented by Sanderson Lincoln, organized by Tonto Bar & Grill and Aerial Solutions.
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015.
WHERE: On the driving range of the Rancho Mañana Golf Course. Entrance to event is on the corner of Spur Cross & Cave Creek Road.
General Admission: $10 adults; $5 for ages 12 and under; children 2 and under enter free. General admission tickets are available online or at the gate. Purchase your tickets “online” and “avoid the lines." All sales are final. No cancellations or rain checks.
Veterans and active military receive GA ticket at 1⁄2 price, must show identification at the ticket office day of event.

VALERIE’S VIP TICKET:
Go in style with Valerie’s Furniture VIP tickets. Includes event admission, gourmet buffet from Tonto Bar & Grill (6:00-8:30 p.m.), private cash bar, and private restrooms. VIP tickets are $60 for adults; $25 for ages 12 and under. Tax and gratuity are included. VIP tickets must be purchased by end of day, May 20. All orders are final. No cancellations, no rain checks.
Tickets are available online at: CaveCreekFestival.com

PARKING:
All parking available at the center of town, 38406 N. Schoolhouse Rd. in Cave Creek. Parking cost is $5, and proceeds will go to CCUSD. Parking includes shuttle service to and from the event. There is no access or parking available at Tonto Bar & Grill.

DETAILS: The sixth Annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival at Rancho Mañana will be bigger and better than ever, and packed with more family fun for everyone! Sanderson Lincoln, Tonto Bar & Grill, Aerial Solutions are again teaming up for this fantastic event in Cave Creek.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by local artist Madison Holmes, Cave Creeks own Lauren Riley and pop country duo Heartlyn Rae, as well as food, beverages, cocktails and wine. Locally brewed Four Peaks beer will be available for purchase. Turn the kids loose at the larger-than-ever kids’ zone and great activities and a grand Fireworks show will cap the Memorial evening and leave you with sparkle in your eye! Rancho Mañana Golf Club driving range will once again become a magical field of glowing splendor around 7:30 p.m. when brightly colored and whimsically shaped balloons – come to life.

Please, no lawn chairs, dogs or outside food or beverages allowed. ATMs available on-site. All activities dependent on weather. All sales are final. No cancellations, no rain checks.
Step away from the festival and enjoy a gourmet meal at Tonto Bar & Grill adjacent to the festival while relaxing on the patio or inside this rustic restaurant. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.