Colorado has the perfect weather to fly hot air balloons -- that's why it's home to so many festivals and celebrations of ballooning!
Colorado Hot Air Balloons
![Colorado’s Unique ‘Great Aardvark Embark’ Hot Air Balloon Launch](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2024/05/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-9.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colorado’s Unique ‘Great Aardvark Embark’ Hot Air Balloon Launch
Having an aardvark as a mascot is fun; what's also fun is a hot air balloon launch. Aims' Greeley campus will once again host their Great Aardvark Embark
![9 Wonderful Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Colorado You Need to Check Out](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2024/05/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9 Wonderful Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Colorado You Need to Check Out
Hot air balloon festivals in Colorado are just so natural. With the Centennial State being at such a high altitude, it's perfect for sending hot air balloons into the skies.
![One Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Event in Colorado is a ‘Rodeo’ in the Sky](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2024/05/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
One Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Event in Colorado is a ‘Rodeo’ in the Sky
One hot air balloon festival in Colorado dates back over 40 years; the summer of 2024 will include the Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo.
![One of Colorado’s Greatest Hot Air Balloon Events Celebrates 13 Years in 2024 with 3-Day Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/50/files/2024/04/attachment-Hot-Air-Balloons-Colorado-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
One of Colorado’s Greatest Hot Air Balloon Events Celebrates 13 Years in 2024 with 3-Day Weekend
Hot air balloon festivals in Colorado don't get more "hometown" than in Frederick, with their annual "Frederick in Flight" festival.
![A Unique Hot Air Balloon Festival in Colorado is One You Need to See](http://townsquare.media/site/50/files/2024/04/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Unique Hot Air Balloon Festival in Colorado is One You Need to See
There are more than a few hot air balloon festivals in Colorado each year, but the one that happens in Craig, is one that we all should check out, at least once.
![Colorado’s Summer of 2024 Concludes With a Great Hot Air Balloon ‘Lift’](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2024/04/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colorado’s Summer of 2024 Concludes With a Great Hot Air Balloon ‘Lift’
There are many great hot air balloon festivals in Colorado, but one takes the saying, "Go big or go home" seriously.
![Small Colorado Town Set to Go Up, Big and Fun With 2024 Hot Air Balloon Launch](http://townsquare.media/site/50/files/2024/04/attachment-Hot-Air-Balloons-Colorado-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Small Colorado Town Set to Go Up, Big and Fun With 2024 Hot Air Balloon Launch
For the second year in a row, Erie will be holding its annual Hot Air Balloon Launch on a weekend much further out than when it once was
![One of the Best Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Colorado Celebrates 40th Year in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2024/04/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
One of the Best Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Colorado Celebrates 40th Year in 2024
It hard to beat how awe-inspiring it is to see all those crafts floating in the valley.
![Big, Colorful, Hot Air Balloons Coming to Windsor, Colorado in Summer Of 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/50/files/2024/04/attachment-Hot-Air-Balloon-Festival-Colorado.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big, Colorful, Hot Air Balloons Coming to Windsor, Colorado in Summer Of 2024
The Harvest Festival is Windsor's biggest event of the year, and the hot air balloons are a big part of it.
Colorado Cool: Rescheduled Erie Hot Air Balloon Launch Weekend – July 14-16, 2023
Erie, Colorado, has gone and turned its annual hot air balloon launch on its ear, in a good way. For 2023, the event will get its very own weekend, at a new location.
![9 Beautiful & Fun Colorado Hot Air Balloon Festivals & Rallies in 2023](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2022/05/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloons-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9 Beautiful & Fun Colorado Hot Air Balloon Festivals & Rallies in 2023
Balloon pilots from across the country and the world will be flying their "airships" at Colorado hot air balloon events in 2023.
![The Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival Includes Fun Cardboard Boat Regatta](http://townsquare.media/site/49/files/2023/05/attachment-Colorado-Hot-Air-Balloon-Festival-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival Includes Fun Cardboard Boat Regatta
Not just hot air balloons, but a Journey tribute band, a car show and a cardboard boat regatta happen a this one-of-a-kind festival.