Event Schedule
May 23 - 26, 2024.
2023 - Details to come
This year we are moving Community Day to Downtown Medicine Hat. Movie, Food, Kids' Art Party, and the annual Rise Up Market will all be located in Medicine Hat's beautiful downtown district.
We have extra flight times and an additional Balloon Glow this year as well! That's right, 2 chances to see the Balloon Glow!
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Hot Air Ballooning is very susceptible to weather and wind. Updates and launch locations will be provided within the hour leading up to every scheduled event. These updates will be based on weather which determines if each flight can go ahead or has to be cancelled.
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Event Schedule
Thursday May 23
6:00 AM - Flight
6:00 PM - Flight
Friday May 24
6:00 AM - Flight
6:00 PM - Flight
Dusk (approx. 8:30 PM) - Balloon Glow @ Kin Coulee Park sponsored by Canadian Natural Resources
Saturday May 25 - COMMUNITY DAY sponsored by CF Industries
6:00 AM - Flight
9:30 AM - Hues for Humanity Colour Run (5 KM through the trails starting at Medicine Hat Tourism Center)
11 AM-5 PM Rise Up Market at Medicine Hat Public Library
11-3 PM Art Party at the Esplanade (For All Ages of Youth)
11-4 PM Food Trucks at Towne Square
11-4 PM Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, and the band Monster Cake @ Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park courtesy of City of Medicine Hat
2:30 PM (Doors open at 2)
Movie at the historic Monarch Theatre (Finding Nemo) - FREE Admission. Concession is CASH ONLY.
6:00 PM - Flight
Dusk (approx. 8:30 PM) - Balloon Glow @ Kin Coulee Park sponsored by Canadian Natural Resources
(come early and enjoy the park. Food Trucks, Entertainment, Community!)
Sunday May 26
6:00 AM - Flight
Please follow our socials for adjustments to this schedule and further announcements!