The 5th Annual White Mountains Balloon Festival, presented by Sierra Propane, returns to Pinetop-Lakeside June 24-26, 2022. The event features hot-air balloons taking flight each morning, a kickoff concert featuring Mogollon Friday night and a festival with food and retail vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden Friday and Saturday. The White Mountains Rotary Club will have a pancake breakfast Friday and Saturday morning from 6-8 a.m. This free event is expected to draw a large crowd, so please plan accordingly.