Past Events in United States in 2016

The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the ...

For one evening in June, the skies above Central Kentucky are transformed to a colorful canvas, as hot air balloons lift off from the Junction City Airport. Nothing rivals the majestic beauty as these graceful giants leave the ground to take their place in the sky. The Great American Balloon Race has become a family event, one that parents and children look forward to each year! There's ...

This event started out as "Hot Air Hounds" part of the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl at River Place. In 2010 it was expanded to be the first ever Great Lakes Regional Hot Air Balloon Championship and Also the Michigan State Championship. IN 2016, enjoy 25 of the most competitive pilots in the Mid-West as they compete for flight accuracy and for a cash purse! Launches and Glows planned Fri, Sat. ...

Do you live within a 10 mile radius of Frankenmuth? If so and you would like to allow a Hot Air Balloon to land or launch from your property, please place a white sheet on the spot starting Friday early morning until Monday afternoon. Make sure your sheet can be seen from the air and when a Balloon Pilot sees it he knows you give him permission to land. Thank You for welcoming the Hot Air ...

Below are our 2016 participating Hot-Air Balloons and their Pilots. You can also download a visual guide to the balloons; that you can print have the pilots autograph it! ...

To those who visited and help to support our sponsors and vendors, thank you! To our many sponsors, thank you for keeping the spirit of community alive in an all to busy world. To our hundreds of volunteers, thank you for your tireless efforts before, during and after the festival - you embody the concept of service above self we all aspire to achieve. To our military families, thank you for ...

As we always try to create greater value for our guests at our annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. This year we are bringing back one of the all time favorites "The World Famous Racing Pigs". If you are new to the festival plan on being track side 20 minutes before the races to get a good seat. One new addition this year is the" Pizza Grilling Competition." Another is our KITE ...

Come experience hot air balloon wonder at our annual Festival. Included with your Festival admission there is three ways to get up close and personal with a hot air balloon. Observe a breath taking sunrise balloon launch, take a free morning tethered balloon ride or experience an amazing evening hot air balloon glow. ...

Gathering of homebuilt and experimental balloons and airships. Share ideas, techniques, discoveries, material sources. Learn from Brian Boland the Zen Master of light weight home built flying machines. The Museum is open for visitors. Join us for great flying and meeting new friends. Free camping on site and discounted propane. ...

The balloon event is part of a day long street fair in the town of Erie. 3 launches from the driving range of the local golf course. Great flying with views of the Rocky Mountains. ...

The Annual Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival is one of many events planned during the week-long series of special events celebrating the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore's "Super Bowl" and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing's prestigious Triple Crown. The Hot Air Balloon Festival has a long and colorful tradition going back over 30 years. Turf ...

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The Coshocton Ohio Hot Air Balloon Festival ~ June 9, 10, & 11, 2016 For 35 years, hot air balloons have been floating over the hills and valleys of Coshocton, OH. The Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the longest running balloon festivals in Ohio. Musical entertainment, carnival rides, craft booths, fireworks, food vendors,night glow, kiddie tractor pull, antique flea market, ...

Started in 2014, Pahrump BalloonFest is quickly becoming a tourist favorite. We have 30 balloons/pilots, carnival rides, food vendors and look forward to growing this event even larger in the future. ...

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Let the good winds blow. As our 24th annual Balloon Fiesta blows across the sky and competes for prizes. All flights are weather dependant. Hot Air Balloon Glow Plan to be part of this exciting launch from the Polson Park Oval. The balloonists come from miles away to entertain our Carnival participants. View the balloons up close, meet the pilots and ask questions ...

Join us for wonderful family friendly events such as an evening parade, hot air balloon launches, geocaching, shopping, smooshboarding, arts and crafts, hot air balloon moon glow and great food just to name a few. This years theme is Field to Flight: E-I-E-I-OOO. Please view the schedule listing the 2015 events. Join us for all the great fun to be had in beautiful Hudson, Wisconsin along the St. ...

WELCOME to the 6th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair. Historic was all we can say about last year! Every single time we were scheduled to inflate the balloons we were able to do so! Spectacular ascensions, morning and afternoon, to culminate with the most beautiful fantastic glows at night. We continue to be overwhelmed with our community's support of this signature event. Our ...