Colorado’s High Flying Balloon Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
The Western Slope is ready for lift off this summer with four different Hot Air Balloon Festivals that you will not want to miss. Balloon events are coming up in June, July, August, and September, with each festival showing off another beautiful corner of the Centennial State.
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2025 events are coming up in Telluride, Delta, Craig, and Pagosa Springs. Find event details below, and links to find even more information.
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Telluride, Colorado Hot Air Balloon Festival
Colorado hot air balloons
- 🎈 Telluride Balloon Festival
- 📍 Location: Telluride Town Park
- 🗓️ Dates: June 7–8, 2025
- 🌄 Morning Launches: Mass ascensions on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- 📸 Photo Tips: Capture balloons against the backdrop of the San Juan Mountains from the Telluride Park or nearby Bear Creek Falls trail or the Sneffels Highline trail.
- 💻 Online: TellurideBalloonfest.com
Western Sky Balloon Festival (Delta)
Colorado Balloon Festivals
- 🎆 Western Sky Balloon Festival (Delta)
- 📍 Location: Confluence Park, Delta, CO
- 🗓️ Dates: July 3–6, 2025
- 🌄 Morning Launches: Daily ascensions at 6:00 AM (weather permitting)
- 📸 Photo Tips: Best shots from the Confluence Park shoreline; evening glows offer vibrant photo opportunities near the balloon area.
- 💻 Online: Western Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival
Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival (Craig)
Colorado Balloon Fests
- 🌄 Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival (Craig)
- 📍 Location: Loudy-Simpson Park, Craig, CO
- 🗓️ Dates: August 1–3, 2025
- 🌄 Morning Launches: Daily launches at 6:30 AM (weather permitting)
- 📸 Photo Tips: Arrive early for a chance to take photos of the setup. For one-of-a-kind photos, look for a sweet spot near the Yampa River that offers a reflection of balloons as they pass by.
- 💻 Online: Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Pagosa Springs ColorFest Balloon Rally
Colorado Hot Air Balloons
- 🍂 Pagosa Springs ColorFest Balloon Rally
- 📍 Location: Downtown Pagosa Springs & Uptown (near Park Ave.)
- 🗓️ Dates: September 19–21, 2025
- 🌄 Morning Launches: Mass ascensions at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday (WX Permitting)
- 📸 Photo Tips: Saturday offers views over the San Juan River; Sunday provides vistas from uptown areas.
- 💻 Online: Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally
Telluride Hot Air Balloon Festival in Colorado
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Colorado's incredible hot air balloon attractions offer several different routes and rates. You can pretty much find a hot air balloon experience close to almost all the primary mountain ranges in the state.
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Summer is on the way, and that means festival season in Colorado. A number of great music festivals, state fairs, county fairs, and even a Shakespeare Festival are in store for us in Colorado.
Check out the schedule and details for some of these awesome events. You'll find something in just about every corner of the Centennial State. Keep a close eye on the dates, though. Some of these events overlap. In addition, some of Colorado's festivals run for several weeks.
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