🎈 2025 Boise Hot Air Balloon Festival 🎈

The 34th Annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic will take place over Labor Day weekend — August 27–31, 2025 — at Ann Morrison Park. ❤️ Event Highlights & Schedule • Morning balloon launches begin around 7:15 a.m. (weather permitting) and typically last until 9 a.m. 🎈🌅 👍 Special Event Highlights: 🎈 CapEd Kid’s Day – Wednesday, August 27: Free tethered balloon rides for kids + fun balloon education activities! 🧒🎈 🎈 Media Day – Thursday, August 28 📸 🎈 V.I.P. Day & Nite Glow Spectacular – Friday, August 29: • Morning balloon launches continue • Afternoon “Inflatable Fun Zone” with slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, mechanical bull, and more! 🎪🤠 • Evening “Nite Glow Spectacular” – balloons light up synchronized with music! A visual feast with food stalls and live vibes 🎶✨ 🎈 Last Launch – Sunday, August 31: • 5:15 a.m. – Final ascension begins • 6:00 a.m. – Dawn Patrol / Inflation 🌄 • 7:20 a.m. – Regular morning launch (weather dependent) 📝 Tips & Additional Info: • The event draws huge crowds—locals and tourists alike! The roar of burners and sight of balloons lifting off is unforgettable 🔥🎈 • Veteran pilot Curt Pengelly shares: Since 1974, tech and crowds have evolved, but the magic remains—the sound, the heat, the lift-off ✨ • Dress in layers! Mornings are chilly but warm up fast. Dew on the grass is common 🧥👟 • Please leave pets at home – burner noise can be stressful and harmful to animals 🐶❌ #AmericanLife #HotAirBalloon #Idaho #Boise #BalloonClassic #TravelIdaho #FestivalVibes 🎈🇺🇸✨