Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

Hot Air Balloon Rodeo

Look to the sky as 20+ balloons dot the horizon with color Saturday and Sunday morning. There is no parking at the launch site. This year, attendees must purchase shuttle tickets to visit the launch field. Attendees can park at the Meadows Parking Lot beginning at 5:30 a.m. each morning, then take shuttles to the launch site to see the balloons launch, grab breakfast and shop from local vendors. Shuttle tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. 

Art in the Park

Just minutes away, another colorful scene awaits at Art in the Park, where arts and crafts, performances, and an interactive children’s area will fill your day. Art in the Park is free to the public and features nearly 150 artist vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, and an interactive children’s art area. Capacity will be limited to 500 attendees at a time this year.

For additional info including location, times, and contact info to get involved in the event, please click here.

Saturday, July 10th

5:30 a.m. Meadows parking lot (1165 Bangtail Way) opens for attendee parking. No public parking at the event. No dogs are allowed due to balloon hazards. No smoking at launch field.
6:00 a.m. Balloon Inflation, Bald Eagle Lake
6:30 - 9:30 a.m. Balloon Festival, Bald Eagle Lake
6:00 - 9:30 a.m. Balloon Rodeo, Ski Town Park, 2550 Pine Grove Road
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Farmers Market, Downtown Steamboat
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park

Sunday, July 11h

5:30 a.m. Meadows parking lot (1165 Bangtail Way) opens for attendee parking. No public parking at the event. No dogs are allowed due to balloon hazards. No smoking at launch field.
6:00 a.m. Balloon Inflation, Bald Eagle Lake
6:00 - 9:30 a.m. Balloon Rodeo, Ski Town Park, 2550 Pine Grove Road
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Art in the Park, West Lincoln Park