Frederick in Flight - Hot Air Balloon Festival

When: June 26, 27, & 28 2026
Where: Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street
Parking: Walk, bike, carpool, and park on neighborhood side streets.
Cost: FREE to watch and attend, food and market vendors onsite with items to purchase.

Celebrate 15 years of Frederick In Flight with us on June 26, 27, & 28 with hot air balloon lifts each morning, a party on Saturday night, and fun for the whole family! The balloons lift around 6 am, weather permitting. 

Party with us on Saturday evening in Centennial Park featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, activities for kids, and hot air balloons candle sticking and glowing (weather permitting).

Hot Air Balloons & Pilots Wanted

We’re looking for hot air balloons and their pilots to attend Frederick In Flight and help create this memorable event. Interested pilots should email our team to receive an application and get more info on this Frederick event. 

Sponsor Opportunities

Get a higher level of brand recognition when you sponsor Frederick in Flight! There are many benefits of sponsoring, including your business name featured on a sponsor banner, event promotional materials, and of course a hot air balloon flight for two! Check out our 2026 Sponsor Opportunities.

Food Vendors

There are many opportunities throughout the year for food vendors at Town of Frederick events. Interested in participating? The first step is to complete our Food Vendor Application (opens January 1). The Town reserves the right to accept or reject applicants and to make the final determination of participation.

Market Vendors

Market vendors have the opportunity to participate in our signature events during a vendor market at the event! To be considered a market vendor, you must fit into one of three categories (Grower/Producer/Food, Artisan/Crafter, or Non-Profit) and complete the Market Vendor Application (opens January 1). If your business doesn’t fit into one of these three categories, you can still participate in the event as a sponsor!

NO Drones!

During the entirety of Frederick in Flight from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, we ask that no drones be operated in or fly above Centennial Park. Drones pose a safety concern to hot air balloons, hot air balloon pilots, and passengers. The Town certified drone pilots are the ONLY approved drones for this event.

Powered Paramotorists

From Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, Frederick in Flight will be held at Centennial Park under a special event permit. During this period, the Town of Frederick has the authority to approve or deny any use of the park. Please note that skydivers and hot air balloons associated with the event will have priority. Ensure you are aware of all Notice to Airmen. Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone!

Notice of Filming and Photography

When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, and/or reproduction.

  1. 1 Three hot air balloons flying in a pink sky
  2. 2 Igniting the flame of a hot air balloon before flight
  3. 3 A daughter on her fathers shoulders in front of a hot air balloon
  4. 4 A birds eye view of a crowd of people watching hot air balloons take flight
  5. 5 Crowd of people at sunset with hot air balloons in the background
  6. 6 A paraglider making a low pass
  7. 7 People sitting under a Town of Fredrick tent
  8. 8 A birds eye view of a crowd of people watching hot air balloons take flight
  9. 9 Two hot air balloons taking flight
  10. 10 A police dog hot air balloon in the sky
  11. 11 Skydiver flying with Colorado flag
  12. 12 People watching a band play under a tent
  13. 13 Inflating a hot air balloon
  14. 14 Preparing a hot air balloon for flight
  15. 15 People doing yoga at sunrise