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.