September 25–27, 2026 Free admission & parking · All balloon activities are weather permitting

Weather & updates
A colorful row of inflated balloons on the launch field

September 25–27, 2026

Weekend schedule

Plan around three sunrise mornings and Saturday Night Glow. Balloon activity always depends on safe weather.

Weekend schedule

The core 2026 balloon events are set. Partner-event times will appear as they are confirmed.

September 25, 2026

  1. Downtown Prosser Weekend Activities

    The Harvest Festival has shared rally weekend in prior years. The 2026 program and hours await partner confirmation.

  2. Friday Sunrise Launch

    Watch pilots and crews prepare, inflate, and—when conditions allow—launch over the Prosser valley.

September 26, 2026

  1. Harvest, Market & Street Art Activities

    The 2026 partner program awaits confirmation.

  2. Saturday Night Glow

    Anchored balloons illuminate from within as their burners fire against the night sky.

  3. Saturday Sunrise Launch

    The rally field comes alive before dawn. Launch and inflation activity depend on conditions at the field.

September 27, 2026

  1. Sunday Community Events

    Prior rallies have shared the weekend with breakfast and downtown activities.

  2. Sunday Sunrise Launch

    A final morning to see the rally’s pilots and crews prepare for flight, weather permitting.

Plan your visit

A smooth morning starts the night before

A few practical choices make the predawn field more comfortable.

Arrive early

Give yourself time to park and see preparations.

Dress in layers

Predawn temperatures can feel very different from midday.

Parking is free

Follow event signs and volunteer directions at the field.

Check the weather

Launch decisions are made for safety at the event.

Leave pets comfortable

Burner noise can distress animals; 2026 policy pending.

Know both venues

Airport mornings; Art Fiker Stadium Saturday night.