2017 Schedule

All Balloon Events are Weather Permitting

Balloon Events

  • Launches: Saturday, Sunday and Monday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Balloon Glows: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Abbey Glow: Saturday and Sunday 8:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday Only

  • 5:30 a.m. Heart Air Balloon 5K
  • 11:00 a.m. Military Vehicles on Display
  • 11:45 a.m. Presentation of Colors Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard

Saturday and Sunday

  • 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sky Diving Demonstrations
  • 6:30 p.m. David Bell's Flying Machine
  • 12:00 p.m. Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday Military Bands
  • 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dead Balloon Photo-Op
  • 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Balloon Basket Display
  • 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Holy Cross Abbey Monastery Tours
  • 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vendor Booths open (some earlier and later)
  • 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Kids' Zone
  • 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Live Music on Stage
  • 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Libation Station - Beer and Abbey Wine