Balloons, Birdies, and Giving Back: The Insider’s Guide to the 2026 Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair There’s a specific magic that happens in Lake Havasu City every January. The air gets crisp, and suddenly, the sky is peppered with giant, whimsical splashes of color. The Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair (January 22–25)  is the heartbeat of our community’s charitable season. If you want to experience it like a local (and support a great cause), here is your 2026 roadmap. The Kick