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.
10 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026
4º Campeonato Paranaense de Balonismo - Ponta Grossa 2026
Ponta Grossa, Brazil
A **4ª Edição do Campeonato Paranaense de Balonismo** será realizada pelo quarto ano consecutivo na cidade de **Ponta Grossa**, consolidando o município como uma das principais referências do balonismo no Paraná.
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.
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.
Birstonas, Lithuania
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Canada
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.
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.
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 and of Hungary. 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. /Ez az rendezvény azon a területen kerül megrendezésre, amely a 2022-es FAI Hőlégballon Világbajnokságnak adott otthont. Az esemény FAI által szankcionált CAT2 verseny, egyben Szlovén és Magyar Nyílt Nemzeti Bajnokság, a Szlovén Repülő Szövetség és a Magyar Repülő és Légisport Szövetség jóváhagyásával. A rendezvény 2026. június 24-én kezdődik, az utolsó repülés időpontja 2026. június 28. (délelőtt). A regisztráció 2026 februárjának elején indul ezen a weboldalon. Fiesta pilóták jelentkezését is várják./
18 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026
Odlotowa Małopolska; Balonowe Mistrzostwa Polski Kobiet; Balonowy Puchar Polski
Łosiosina Dolna i okolice, Poland
ODLOTOWA MAŁOPOLSKA; BALONOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI KOBIET; BALONOWY PUCHAR POLSKI oraz FESTIWAL BALONÓW ODLOTOWA MAŁOPOLSKA
9 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026
USA Ballooning 2026 Training Camp - Waco
Waco and McGregor, Texas, United States
Practice/training camp event supporting the current and future 2026 USA Ballooning Team. This will be an open-forum event with the race director, pilots, weather, and scoring working together to improve everyone’s skillsets and decision-making. The intention is training, collaboration, and growth - while still keeping it competitive and exciting.
8 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
39° Campeonato Brasileiro de Balonismo
Boituva, SP, Brazil
The CBB is excited to officially announce that the 2026 Brazilian National Championship will take place June 08 - 1 in Boituva, São Paulo, with Marcos Bonimcontro as Event Director.
Saga, Japan
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.
5 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026
Copa Paranaense de Balonismo 2026 - Etapa Assaí
Assaí, PR, Brazil
A Etapa 2 da Copa Paranaense de Balonismo será realizada na cidade de Assaí, reunindo pilotos e equipes de diversas regiões do estado para competições de balonismo esportivo. O evento contará com provas técnicas, voos competitivos e atividades de integração com o público, promovendo o esporte, o turismo e o desenvolvimento regional. Esta etapa faz parte do calendário oficial da competição, que prevê aproximadamente 10 etapas ao longo do ano.
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.
Rottach-Egern, Germany
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!
30 Apr 2026 - 3 May 2026
36º Festival Internacional de Balonismo de Torres / RS
Torres / RS, Brazil
Historical and huge Hot Air Balloon Festival in the extreme south of Brazil, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the Atlantic Ocean, over 100 hot air balloons flying with outstanding views over canyons, dunes, beaches and cliffs. The 4 day competition includes Key Grab Tasks with very special prizes . This 36th Edition incorporates the 1st round of Campeonato Gaúcho de Balonismo 2026 (State Championship) and traditional Night Glow apresentations.
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.
6 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
Art of Flight International Balloon Festival and Australian National Championship
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.
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2026
2025 - 2026 Top Gun Annual
Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, NM, United States
This is the Top Gun Balloon Club Monthly Scoring Event held in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, New Mexico for the flying year 6/1/25 thru 5/31/26.