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A beloved Rocky Mountain tradition, the three-day Snowmass Balloon Festival features 20+ hot air balloons inflating with the backdrop of the mountains and skies of Snowmass Village.
Please note that early mornings in September can be very chilly, and we recommend wearing warm layers and closed-toe shoes.
There is no seating on the field, but spectators are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to sit along the perimeter of the field. Dogs are not allowed on site. There is absolutely no parking on any road shoulders within Snowmass Village due to drought conditions, including Brush Creek and Owl Creek Roads adjacent to the festival grounds. Free parking is available at Town Park Station and the Rodeo Lot, as well as the Brush Creek Park & Ride, with consistent free shuttle service to the site and around Snowmass Village.
For the best weekend viewing, hiking, biking and activities, check out our weekend guide here.
Volunteers will help with check-in, pulling balloons out of the basket before inflation, as well as collecting and rolling balloons back up for storage. Please email Jamie Wall, jwall@gosnowmass.com, for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Attending the Snowmass Balloon Festival this weekend? Plan ahead for parking and use the free shuttle service. Free parking is available at Snowmass Town Park and the Brush Creek Park & Ride lot. Once Town Park is full, vehicles may park on road shoulders until 11 a.m., provided they are completely off the roadway.
Free shuttle service will run from Town Park and the Brush Creek Park & Ride to the festival site, with service throughout Snowmass Village. Please park safely and take the shuttle. Parking and shuttle information can be found here.
Book 3 or more nights at a participating Snowmass property and receive a $100 travel credit plus extra savings. Learn more here!
Don’t miss the magical experience of the Night Glow on Friday evening, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, where balloons will be tethered and glowing all around the field, with a festive playlist and free glow-in-the-dark goodies. This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and see the balloons up close. New Belgium Ranger Station will have a tent at the field with food available for purchase.
Arrive early to see the balloons before they go up in the sky, and grab some food to watch the mass ascension! The festival grounds are open 7:00am – 9:00am.
The second day is just as good as the first! Join for the final day of the festival, and then head out into the village to explore the trails and grab something to eat after the balloons go up. The festival grounds are open 7:00am – 9:00am.
The Snowmass Balloon Festival takes place in Snowmass Town Park. If you are staying outside of Snowmass Village, RFTA provides free public transportation from Aspen and the Brush Creek Intercept Lot to Town Park Station. Free parking is available at the Brush Creek Intercept Lot. Routes and schedules can be found here.
The Snowmass Village Shuttle provides free public transportation throughout Snowmass Village to Town Park. Routes and pick-up locations can be found here.
If you are driving, there is limited free parking available in the Base Village Parking Garage. If you park in the garage, take the elevator up to Base Village, where you can then catch the Village Shuttle or RFTA down to Town Park.
