Hot Air Balloon Festivals

01/09/2026

National Balloon Ascension Day on January 9th commemorates the first balloon flight in the United States in 1793.


The French aeronaut, Jean Pierre Blanchard, took flight over the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia above a large crowd. He ascended in a hydrogen gas balloon, a popular balloon at the time. George Washington witnessed the launch of the balloon, too. That day he lit the fires of fascination with ballooning in Americans.

11/26/2025

11/23/2025

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2026 Centennial Year Dates:
Aug. 28-30 Joplin, MO
Sept. 11-13 Kellyville, OK
Sept. 23-27 Arcadia, OK
Partners:
Soar Kites & Events
Visit Joplin
Parkhurst Ranch
Creek County Fairgrounds
Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission
2026 Tickets Are Open!

11/22/2025

We are looking for a few dates for 2026. If you know the dates please share.

Normally in January.
1) CasaBlanca Mesquite Balloon Festival Mesquite Nevada

Normally in February:
Sand Hollow Resort Sky Fest Hurricane Utah
Friends and Lovers Rally Albuquerque New Mexico

Chama Snoball Rally Chama New Mexico

11/20/2025

It’s that time again! We’re gearing up to update the website for 2026, and we’d love your help. If you know of any confirmed dates or upcoming hot air balloon festivals we haven’t listed yet, please share them in the comments below — it really helps us keep everything accurate and up to date.

✨ What events do you already have scheduled for 2026?
Let us know! Your input is one of the best ways for us to discover new festivals and make sure our community doesn’t miss a thing.

11/05/2025

Does anyone have a picture of a Thanksgiving turkey special shaped hot air balloon?

08/06/2025

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