Big Sky Balloon Rally

07/30/2026

We hope you enjoyed our 2026 Big Sky Balloon Rally t-shirt design!

We want to thank our wonderful merch sellers, Ron, Don, and Stella, for all of their hard work throughout the early mornings of our rally. They did such a great job!

We didn't quite sell out of shirts, but we were close! Thank you, Billings, for supporting our non-profit one t-shirt purchase at a time. 💙

07/29/2026

Thank you to Billings Clinic for providing a First Aid tent staffed with EMTs during our Field Festival Saturday night.

They've been a wonderful new Crown sponsor for 2026. 💜

07/28/2026

Do you know what's essential to have for a hot air balloon rally? Propane. 🔥

Thanks to Jamie and Wade and the crew at Silvertip Propane, our pilots' tanks were full all weekend long.

Thanks, Silvertip!

07/27/2026

Wind patterns typically take our pilots toward Lockwood, but on Sunday morning, several balloons took a more northern path into a Billings Heights neighborhood.

Pilot W***y Taillon from Canada was one of those pilots, and he and his crew gave residents quite the view!

Billings residents enjoyed Big Sky Balloon Rally over the weekend, despite bad weather and surprise winds.

07/27/2026

🎟️ 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫? With Saturday evening's Field Festival and Balloon Glow cut short due to weather, we're on the look out for the winner of our 50/50 raffle.

If you have the winning ticket, please message us so we can get your winnings to you.

07/26/2026

The Billings Gazette was back out on the launch field at Amend Park this morning. Do you see yourself in the crowd? 👀

03/01/2026

⚠️ 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 ⚠️ If you're interested in bringing your food truck to our Field Festival and Balloon Glow this summer, the time is NOW to submit your info!

The event takes place on Saturday, July 25th, at Amend Park and space is limited.

Interested businesses have until March 15th to fill out the form at the link in the comments.

**Please note, filling out the form does not guarantee your spot at the event, neither does prior attendance. Also, late entries will NOT be accepted.

02/19/2026

We love having Canada's Team Louie and pilot Jenn Podruski return to our festival each year!

02/02/2026

The 2026 Big Sky Balloon Rally in Billings, Montana, is ready to welcome hot air balloon pilots from across the world!

Space is limited this year due to committee staffing restrictions. So if you or someone you know might be interested in attending our event, please make sure to fill out the form as soon as possible.

Link to pilot registration form:
https://forms.gle/R8AfnVN51dvWx6Ci9

11/22/2025

We love every single hue Billings, and the beautiful balloons that grace its skies during our event, has to offer!

We appreciate our friends at Visit Billings for including us in their colorful post.