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
Good to Be Back: Steamboat Springs Hot Air Balloon Festival July 2023
The summer of 2023 in Colorado will see the beauty and majesty of those aircrafts return to Routt County.
Colorado Summer Fun: 2023 ‘Frederick in Flight’ Hot Air Balloon Festival
With the first summer weekend of 2023, comes the 12th annual "Frederick In Flight" Hot Air Balloon Festiva
Beautiful Skies: Telluride Hot Air Balloon Festival June 2-4, 2023
One of the most picturesque places in Colorado holding an event that they've held for nearly 40 years. It should be a great weekend for awesome photos.
Fun Up High: Aims' 'Great Aardvark Embark' Hot Air Balloon Launch
Aims Community College is celebrating its 55th year, having started in September of 1967. September of 2022 will see the college's fifth annual hot air balloon event.
8 Beautiful Colorado Hot Air Balloon Festivals/Rallies in 2022
With Colorado's high altitude, it's perfect for sending hot air balloons into the Colorado skies. Here are seven great events happening across the state to see them rise.
Windsor Hot Air Balloon Rally- September 3 & 4
Labor Day weekend in Windsor will bring the annual Harvest Festival and with that, the annual hot air balloon rally.
'Frederick In Flight' Hot Air Balloon Festival, June 25 & 26
The first weekend of summer for 2022 will bring one of Colorado's best hot air balloon festivals, right in the Fort Collins area's own backyard.
Colorado Springs 'Labor Day Lift Off' Hot Air Balloon Fest 2022
The unofficial last weekend of summer will bring a gathering of 70 hot air balloons to Colorado Springs, with the annual "Labor Day Liftoff."
Gunnison/Crested Butte Hot Air Balloon Rally July 2, 2022
When people head to the Gunnison Valley in spring and summer it's not only for the fishing, mountain biking, hiking, boating, etc: there's also the Balloon Rally.
Telluride Hot Air Balloon Festival June 3-5
One of the most picturesque places in Colorado holding an event that begs for beautiful photos, sounds perfect.
Snowmass Hot Air Balloon Festival, September 16-18, 2022
For over 45 years, people have made their way to Snowmass Village for the annual Balloon Festival. The event kicks off with the balloon glow at night.
Looking For A New Adventure? Try Hot Air Ballooning in Fort Collins
As a Fort Collins local, I am always looking for new, adventurous outdoor activities. Spirit of Colorado offers a great option for a romantic date or a scenic experience with friends and family.