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Frederick in Flight - Hot Air Balloon Festival
Sunday, June 26 Lift Off Updates
6:30 am: Flights canceled. Due to wind direction and speed, no flights are going up. Flights would not be safe or enjoyable. Thank you for understanding the safety of our pilots, crew, and riders is our number one priority.
6:05 am - Pilots making the final call for lift off at 6:30 am. Still need those winds to calm down after sunrise.
5:54 am - Skydivers jumping soon! Still waiting on lift off confirmation.
5:34 am - Pilot briefing discussing current breeze. Waiting for sunrise to warm up and calm winds and make final decisions. Currently in a holding pattern.
Update 5:18 am: we are checking in riders and pilots are showing up to check conditions. All good signs. Still not 100% confirmed.
Sunday (6/26/2022 at 4:16 am) - Pilots, crew, staff & riders are heading to the launch site (Centennial Park 630 Eighth St) to assess current weather conditions and cloud cover.
FLIGHTS ARE TENTATIVE.
Frederick in Flight
When*: Hot air balloon lift offs on Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, 26, 2022
*See the schedule below for activities happening June 21 through June 26
Where: Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street, Frederick, CO 80530
Time: Morning lift offs each day around 6 am & Balloon Bash on Saturday night!
Parking: Walk, bike, carpool, and park on neighborhood side streets.
Cost: FREE to watch!
Celebrate 11 Years of Frederick In Flight with us on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 & 26 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)
NO Drones!
During the entirety of Frederick in Flight from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26, 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 Communications & Engagement certified drone pilot is the ONLY approved drone for this event.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, June 21
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Wednesday, June 22
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Thursday, June 23
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Friday, June 24
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Pilot Only Fun Fly On Friday morning, pilots will be testing their hot air balloons over the skies of Frederick. This is a chance for our dedicated pilots who come from far away to test fly their balloons and get familiar with the front range. This is for pilots and their crew only and does not include official Town activities. So stay at home but if you are an early riser, grab your coffee and look up! |
| 4:00 - 8:00 pm | Market in Centennial Park - local artisans and vendors. Plus, FREE yoga in the park at 7 pm. See the list of vendors on our Frederick Market webpage. |
| 5:00 pm | Pilot Briefing - This is your chance to ask a pilots questions and learn more about what the crew is focused on during the event. |
Saturday, June 25
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | Breakfast Vendors:
|
| 5:00 am | Pilots, Volunteers, and Sponsored Riders arrive at Centennial Park |
| 5:30 am | Pilot and Rider Briefing |
| 5:55 am | National Anthem |
| 6:00 am | Balloon Lift in Centennial Park |
| 7:00 am | RE/MAX Momentum FREE tethered balloon rides
|
| 5:00 - 9:00 pm | Balloon Bash in Centennial Park
|
Sunday, June 26
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | Breakfast Vendors:
|
| 5:00 am | Pilots, Volunteers, and Sponsored Riders arrive at Centennial Park |
| 5:30 am | Pilot and Rider Briefing |
| 5:55 am | National Anthem |
| 6:00 am | Balloon Lift in Centennial Park |
| 7:00 am | RE/MAX Momentum FREE tethered balloon rides
|
| 7:00 am | Sunrise Yoga - Canceled. Sorry! Sometimes life gets in the way and things happen. Namaste. |
Market Vendors
New for 2022 - market vendors have the opportunity to participate in our signature events during a farmers 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 (application available January 1, 2022). If your business doesn’t fit into one of these three categories, you can still participate in the event as a sponsor!
2022 Sponsor Opportunities
Get a higher level of recognition by sponsoring 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 2022 Sponsor Opportunities.
Thank You for our 2022 Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
Special Shape Balloon Sponsors
- Front Range Landfill
- RE/MAX Momentum
- The Holly Vejrostek Team JPAR Modern Real Estate
- United Power
Skydiving Sponsor
- Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric
Hot Air Balloon Sponsors
- 4Rivers Equipment
- Aire Serv of the Front Range
- Apollo Energy
- FCI Constructors, Inc.
- Mac-n-Charlie's Pet Stop featuring Gold Paw Grooming
- Mayor’s Challenge
- North Range Behavioral Health
- Parenti for HD19
- Pebble Bay Soaps
- Sellstate Peak Realty
- St. Vrain Sanitation District
- TNT Home Services
- Zadel Realty
Vendor Sponsors
- AAA
- allnu2u
- Carbon Valley Church of Christ
- Girl Scouts of Colorado
- Renewal by Andersen
- Rick Hinojos Agency of American Family
- Steves Retro Arcade
- Sugar Jar Sweets
- Sunrun Solar
- Tutoring Excellence
