Tochigi city, Tochigi, Japan
13 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
Schwarzwald-Baar-Derby
Bad Dürrheim, Germany
The Schwarzwald-Baar Derby is a one-day event with a focus on friendly competition. Markers, target crosses and good spirits – that is all you need! Two flights are planned, each with a hare and hounds and other classic competition tasks depending on the weather. The derby is run as an event with a competition section (VWT) in accordance with the rules of the German Ballooning Commission (Buko).
Rio Branco do Ivaí, Paraná, Brazil
6 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
The Art of Flight Festival
Benalla, Australia
Bringing together pilots, artists, visitors, and locals to explore the wonder of flight — in the air, on the ground, and through imagination. Incorporating the 2026 Australian National Championship.
Langenthal / BE, Switzerland
13 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Belgian Balloon Trophy 2026
Vielsalm, Belgium
The Belgian Balloon Trophy is the overall name for our Belgian Championships. Also our Dutch collegues will compete during this event for their national title. The BBT2026 is an open competition for al pilots all over the world!
22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Balloons Over Bavarian Inn 2026
Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States
Witness beautiful morning and evening flights by 25 hot air balloons over Frankenmuth during Balloons Over Bavarian Inn! Nightly balloon glows take place during Frankenmuth Dog Bowl in the grassy field near River Place Shops.
24 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Open Slovenian and Hungarian Hot Air Balloon Championship 2026
Murska Sobota, Slovenia
This event will take place in the area that hosted 2022 FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship. It is FAI Sanctioned CAT2 event and Slovenian and Hungarian Open National Championship, sanctioned by the Aeronautical Association of Slovenia. The Event will run from June 24th, 2026, the last flight will be June 28th, 2026 (AM). Registration will start in the beginning of February 2026 on this website. Fiesta pilots are welcome.
4 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
Balloons Over Mildura 2026
Mildura, Australia
Mildura International Balloon Fiesta proudly presents Balloons Over Mildura. Mildura will host Heat one of FAI Australian Grand Prix, a premier national competition series showcasing elite balloon pilots from across Australia.
10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
Lake Red Rock Balloonfest 2026
Lake Red Rock, Marion County, Iowa, United States
The Lake Red Rock Balloonfest is a vibrant summer tradition in Marion County Iowa, featuring dozens of colorful hot air balloons soaring over the scenic Lake Red Rock area. It is a family-friendly festival held annually in July, with balloon launches, night glows, races, and community activities.
17 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
The Ohio Challenge 2026
Middletown, Ohio, United States
AM Competition flights and glow or P.M. flight on both Friday and Saturday nights. Evening flights are fun flights with a fly in pole grab ($1000) or flight from the launch field. Evening flights do not affect AM competitive flight standings.
Kapsovar, Hungary
Puch bei Weiz, Austria
3 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2026
Croatia Hot Air Balloon Open Championship 2026
Prelog, Croatia
5th edition of the Prelog Balloon Festival and the 3rd Croatian Open Nationals in the charming town of Prelog in northern Croatia. Competitors are again in for a treat with unbeatable terms, scenery, and hospitality, along with a sizable prize pot and a world-class competition organisation under our director, Christoph Fraisl and his team.
Veľká Lomnica, Slovakia
Galder, The Netherlands