The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
October 1st thru 9th 2011
American Kitefliers Association Convention
09/25/2011 - 10/01/2011
Wildwoods Convention Center. National convention. Activities will include Fun Fly, Indoor Competition, Work Shops, Sport Kite Competition, Kite Art Exhibit, Kitemaking Competition, Fighter Kite Competition, and Fly Mart. On October 1, the worlds largest kite, the "MegaFlag" which is a fully functional, self-flying kite measuring 130 feet wide and 80 feet deep will fly over the Wildwoods.That's an astounding 10,400 square feet!! The kite is an inflatable "soft" design with no sticks or spars. http://www.aka.kite.org
Battle Creek Air Show & Balloon Festival
July 1-4, 2011
Galesburg Great Balloon Race
Location: Galesburg, IL
The Great Balloon Race – 6:00 a.m. Sat & Sun – 6:00 P.M. Fri & Sat – Nightglow at dusk both Friday & Saturday. There will be 25+ gorgeous hot air balloons floating in a beautiful blue sky over Galesburg & Lake Storey. Lift off weather permitting at 6 am & 6 PM all week end. Come to the park for the night glow and have the opportunity to walk amongst the pilots and crews and talk to them.
Lake Storey Park, N. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg
309-343-2485
29th annual Eyes to the sky Festival - Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks!
Lisle IL - 630-541-6095
Children's Miracle Network Balloon Rally
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Garden City Hot Air Balloon Classic
call
(520) 740-5845
Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
August 25 - 28, 2011
Sweetheart Balloon Rally
August 26-28, 2011, Fairgrounds Park, Loveland, CO
Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival
Logan County Airport
Lincoln, IL United States
4th weekend August