Gunnison Balloon Rally

07/09/2026

Did you miss out on Gunnison Balloon Rally merch?

We still have a limited selection of 45th Annual Gunnison Balloon Rally hoodies, t-shirts, kids shirts, and sun shirts available at the Gunnison Visitor Center.

Stop by, check out what’s available, and grab your favorite while supplies last!

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Thank you Ol’ Miner Steakhouse for hosting our pilot registration!

07/02/2026

1 day to go!

Join us for the 45th Annual Gunnison Balloon Rally, running July 3-5, 2026 in Gunnison, Colorado.

This annual community event is centered around sunrise hot air balloon launches from Jorgensen Park over Fourth of July weekend, with tethered balloons on July 4 on the Western Colorado University lawn in front of the Rady Building. Weather permitting, pilots lift off in the early morning hours, filling the Gunnison sky with color and bringing residents and visitors together for a beloved summer tradition.

This year, we are excited to add a hot air balloon glow at Jorgensen Park on the evening of July 3.

Free to attend, the Gunnison Balloon Rally has become a long-standing part of Gunnison’s seasonal calendar and a colorful way to celebrate the holiday weekend.

07/01/2026

Welcome Remax, flown by Curt Godlevsky and sponsored by Remax!

2 days to go!

07/01/2026

Beautiful morning to fly Gunnison!

06/30/2026

Welcome Jean Girard, flown by Will Wadsworth and sponsored by Copper Owl!

3 days to go!

06/30/2026

Pilots and crews coming up 285 from Albuquerque. Please keep an eye on the Beehive fire - you may need to adjust travel plans if it gets closer to the highway.

06/28/2026

Welcome Mae's Magic, flown by Shane Shipman and sponsored by T&J Rentals!

5 days to go!

06/26/2026

Welcome Hubba Bubba, flown by Andi McClenahan and sponsored by The Greenhouse on Tomichi and Sundrop Flora!

7 days to go!