北海道上士幌町, Japan
Nowy Trag i okolice, Poland
6 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
The Art of Flight Festival
Benalla, Australia
Bringing together aviators, artists, and enthusiasts to explore the Art of Flight. Incorporating the 2026 Australian National Hot Air Balloon Championship and the Art of Flight International Balloon Championship.
Sonnenbühl, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
23 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026
2026 L&N FCU Great BalloonFest
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Stunning flights over Beautiful Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Thursday PM Glow to kick off the 2026 L&N FCU Great BalloonFest with Friday, Saturday AM/PM Flights and PM Glows. The two days of comradery, great competition, and a spectacular flying will be using WatchMeFly and will be a BFA Competition event. If you are interested in attending, please request an invitation.
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.
5 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026
Carson City Hot Air Balloon Shoot-Out 2026
Carson City, MI, United States
Hot Air Balloon Shoot-Out. This is the 21st year of the competition. The Hot Air Balloon Shoot-Out is the highlight of the Frontier Days festival. Throughout the weekend you will witness morning and evening flights as well as two spectacular evening glows.
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.
26 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026
Michigan Challenge XLI
Howell, MI, United States
The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is a competitive event mixed with family fun. The event is limited to 40 entries and is by invitation only. If you would like to attend, but did not receive an invitation, please send a request.
1 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026
Field of Flight 2026
Battle Creek, MI, United States
Battle Creek will again be host to the Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival. Join us for 5 days of comradery, great competition, and a spectacular flying location. This event is by invitation only and will accept a maximum of 50 entries. If you are interested in attending, but did not receive on, please send a request before registering.
4 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
Balloons Over Mildura 2026
Mildura, Australia
Mildura International Balloon Fiesta proudly presents Balloons Over Mildura. Mildura will host Round 2 of Australian Grand Prix, a premier national competition series showcasing elite balloon pilots from across Australia.
10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
Angola Balloons Aloft
Angola, IN, United States
Angola & Steuben County welcome a limited field of 30 pilots to compete over the 101 Lakes area in Northern Indiana. This event is by invitation only and will accept a maximum of 30 entries plus a number of special shapes. If you are interested in attending, but did not receive an invitation, please send a request before registering.
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.
29 Jul 2026 - 2 Aug 2026
24e Coupe d’Europe de montgolfières / Coupe du Monde des Dames
Coteaux-du-Blanzacais / Val des Vignes, France
Competition d’envergure mondiale qui donne lieu a un spectacle impressionnant pour le grand public. Pendant 4 jours, les montgolfieres prennent d’assaut les terres et les vignobles des deux Charentes avec un meeting aerien le dimanche apres-midi à Mainfonds.
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