24 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival 2026 Balloon Classic Presented by Aultman
Canton, Ohio, United States
We are celebrating our 41st year of this incredible event that has entertained Stark County and surrounding areas since 1986. Ben Miller will be returning as Balloonmeister for the 2026 event.
29 Jul 2026 - 2 Aug 2026
24e Coupe d’Europe de montgolfières / Ladies World Cup
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
Horb, Germany
Haderslev kommune, Denmark
6 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2026
Międzynarodowy Festiwal Balonowy im. Kurta Hummela
Szczecinek, Poland
Tęskniliście za wspólnym lataniem? My bardzo! Dlatego zapraszamy Was na kolejną edycję Międzynarodowego Festiwalu Balonowego im. Kurta Hummela - SZCZECINEK 2026
上士幌町航空公園, Japan
9 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026
2026 BFA/HACD US Nationals Championship
Scottsbluff County, Nebraska, United States
The 2026 BFA/HACD US National Championship will be hosted by the Old West Hot Air Balloon Fest in Scottsbluff County, Nebraska.
Dengkou County, Inner Mongolia, P.R., China
24 Aug 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
Puglia Balloon Cup 2026
Gravina in Puglia (Ba), Italy
The PUGLIA Balloon Cup 2026 is an international hot air balloon competition taking place in Gravina in Puglia, in the heart of Southern Italy, from August 24 to 29, 2026.
26 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
35th ENEA Leszno Balloon Cup
Leszno, Poland
35th ENEA Leszno Balloon Cup, 14th Polish Junior Balloon Championship, Pre-World Junior Hot Air Balloon Championship The highlight of the competition will be the unforgettable Leszczyńska Noc Balonowa, organized by Lotnisko Leszno.
Lillebru Gård, Siggerud, Norway
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.
10 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Great Reno Balloon Race 2026
Reno Nevada, United States
Approximately 90 balloons. This year it will be 4 competition days with one practice day. Approximately half of the balloons will be fiesta balloons and the other half competition balloons.
10 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
II MIĘDZYNARODOWY ŚWIĘTOKRZYSKI FESTIWAL BALONÓW 2026
Ponidzie / near Kielce, Poland
We are honored to invite you and the crew to the Balloon Festival and the Polish Balloon Cup which will take place at Ponidzie / near Kielce /, Poland on time : BALLOON FESTIVAL: 11-13.09.2026; POLISH BALLOON CUP 10-13.09.2026
11 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival 2026
Conner Prairie, Fishers IN, United States
The largest balloon event in Indiana drawing pilots from across the country. With great show up money, meals, BFA HACD competition, and more, there remains a waiting list to participate.
Veľká Lomnica, Slovakia
17 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
48th Annual Creston / Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days
Creston, Iowa, United States
The 48th Annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon Days in will be held Thursday evening through Sunday morning September 17-20. We invite you to participate in this years fun-packed extended weekend event!
19 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026
26th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2026
Krosno, Poland
Registration Competitor registration will open on 17 September 2026 at 16:00 (4:00 PM). Pilots nominated by their National Airsport Authorities (NACs) have been included in the 1st Round of Invitations. Completion of registration in WatchmeFly by nominated pilots is mandatory. The registration deadline for the 1st round is 10 March 2026 (24:00 local time). Failure to complete registration by this deadline may result in the loss of the allocated entry, in accordance with FAI Sporting Code Section 1. Registration is possible exclusively via WatchmeFly. Competitor registration in Krosno will open on 17 September 2026 at 16:00 (4:00 PM). Ceremonies & Briefings Opening Ceremony: 19 September 2026 General Briefing: 19 September 2026 - 14:00 (2:00 PM) Competition Flights: 20–24 September 2026 First competition flight: 20 September, approx. 06:00 (6:00 AM) Last competition flight: 24 September, approx. 18:00 (6:00 PM) All flight times are indicative only. Exact launch times and competition details will be announced daily during official briefings by the Sports Director and are subject to weather and operational conditions. Closing & Prize Giving Ceremony: 25 September 2026 Further detailed information and the full event schedule will be published here at a later stage.
3 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Albuquerque, NM, United States
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the worlds largest hot air balloon event, bringing together hundreds of balloons and pilots from around the globe each October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known for its breathtaking Mass Ascensions, Special Shape Rodeos, Balloon Glows, and unique flying conditions, Balloon Fiesta celebrates the spirit of aviation while inspiring pilots, crew, and spectators alike. It is a world-class event that showcases the beauty, adventure, and camaraderie of hot air ballooning.
10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026
One Day Fly Witteveen
Witteveen, The Netherlands
The name says it all: were organizing a one-day competition. It will be held at the same location where we held the Dutch Balloon Trophy last year. In case of bad weather we will move from Saturday to Sunday.
16 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup 3rd Edition
Piacanza, Italy
The event is organized by Difesa Servizi spa (a society created to organize event to promote history and traditions of national army, navy and air force) with the partnership of Italian Air Force together with Aeroclub dItalia, Aeroclub di Lugo di Romagna and Aeronord Aerostati, as techinical partners and organizers of all the balloon and competition part.
11 Oct 2027 - 17 Oct 2027
24th FAI European Hot Air Balloon Championship Mallorca 2027 by Schauinsland
Manacor, Spain
90 competitors + medalists from the previous European Championships. Combined with 24 party balloons, making a total of 120 balloons. Opening on October 11, 2027, and closing on October 17, 2027.