Crossroads Balloon Rally
Hot air balloons, team roping competitions, chicken-fried steak and wine. Those are just some of the attractions planned for the Lamesa, Texas, Crossroads Balloon Rally and Chicken-Fried Steak Festival.
Organizers are expecting between 20 and...
GoPro Survives 12,500 Foot Fall
Skydiver Lucas Damn’s helmet-cam made skydiving news when it was knocked out of its casing as he jumped out of the plane in a recent dive. The camera survived the 12,500 foot fall and...
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
As beautiful fall weather breaks across the Sandia Mountains of New Mexico, balloonists from all over the world are rallying in Albuquerque for the 42nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The event runs from...
2013 Hot Air Balloon National Championships
In hot air balloon news, competitors from all over will participate in the National Hot Air Balloon Championship from July 22 to 28. This competition, hosted by the state of Texas, will feature a...
39th Carolina BalloonFest honors Ristaino
Dozens of hot air balloonists will salute one of their brethren this weekend at the Carolina BalloonFest.
This year’s 39th annual festival is dedicated to the memory of Edward Ristaino, an area balloonist who died...
Texas Congressmen Introduce Bill After 2016 Balloon Crash
Three Texas Congressmen have introduced a bill following a fatal hot air balloon crash in July, 2016. The crash happened near Lockhart, Texas last year and all 16 passengers were killed. Last week, the...
Hot Air Balloonists say “Thank You” to Hospitable Landowners
For years, the gift of flight has been used in shows of appreciation or to experience the many wonders of the world. It's also not uncommon for hot air balloon enthusiasts to find themselves...
Hudson Hot Air Affair
Balloon pilots are gearing up for the Hudson Hot Air Affair, one of the premiere winter hot air ballooning events.
The annual event in Hudson, Wisc., is a ballooning event and winter festival that attracts...
Sports Betting Company Takes Heat from the Faithful
An Australian gambling firm called Sportsbet recently caused hot air balloon news and no little outrage when it sent aloft in the skies over Melbourne a 151 foot tall hot air balloon in the...
Helium Shortage for Balloonist
Normally, a shortage of hot air would not be a bad thing, but for ballooning enthusiasts worldwide, the current helium shortage is not to be taken lightly. In fact, the gas is expected to...
American Team Wins “America’s Challenge” 2012
The American team of pilot Cheri White and co-pilot Mark Sullivan are the unofficial winners of the America’s Challenge gas balloon race.
White and Sullivan along with four other teams launched their balloons on Sunday...
Kentucky Man Wins World Hot Air Balloon Championship
Kentucky is known for a lot of things. Add to the list a history of winning hot air balloon competitions.
Nick Donner, of Louisville, a five-time national hot air balloon champ exceeded his accomplishments recently,...
Taiwan Looking to US to Train Pilots
Many residents of the United States and Canada are familiar with hot air balloon festivals. There is nothing like watching a sea of colorful balloons filling up in the cool of the early morning,...
Hot Events in Chilly January for Hot Air Balloon Lovers
January is cold but the hot air balloon news this month is off with a sizzling start at the Havasu Balloon Festival January 18-21, 2013! This is their third annual event that has become...
Coupe Icare 2012
If you happen to be in France right now, you're in for a treat. The Coupe Icare has been the most anticipated air sports event since 1974. Held against the backdrop of the breath-taking...
The Sights and Wonders of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2017
The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival has been wowing visitors from all over the world for over 46 years and the 2017 festival was no different. This year past records were shattered, attendance numbers soared,...
Blowing Air
Many regional hot air balloon festival occur each year during the summer. Many show off many types of beautiful hot air balloons to spectators with a variety of entertainment. Festivals occur in states from...
