CANCELED FOR THIS YEAR

bet you can guess why... we will see you in 2021

June 18-20 

June 18-20, 2021

always the 3rd full weekend in June

event details

no carry-in's please

we are raising $$ for a great camp called Camp Hertko Hollow for kids with diabetes and Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF)

GREAT GALENA ART SALE!

SATURDAY, JUNE 19 5p-9p

in the BIG TENT!

Check out original works from regional artists! Plus, all the fun of the Great Galena Balloon Race!

New!

cash only event - sorry

no credit or debit cards

CHECK OUT THE NIGHT GLOW EXTRAVAGANZA!

Live music & entertainment for the whole family

About The Balloon Race

The Great Galena Balloon Race benefits JDRF and Camp Hertko Hollow. The event has raised more than $350,000 for kids with diabetes since the event began in 2002.

VOLUNTEER

AT THE GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE

Sponsors

FAQ's

balloon rides - yes. contact our friends at www.buyaballoonride.com

weather - looks good!get the latest here

food/drinks - yes. we have burgers, hot dogs, walking-tacos & more... to drink we have soft-drinks, beer, & wine

pets - yes. but it's crowded, be sure your pet is ready for a crowd and you are in charge of clean up

cash event - sorry no credit or debit cards

admission - $5 per person at the gate

the entire amount goes to charity

no carry-ins - no coolers, no carry-in's please, we are raising $$ for charity

parking - follow the signs to remote parking. The shuttle runs about every 15 minutes.

directions - scroll down to the google map below

weather - looks good!

get the latest here

what to bring - blankets, chairs - grab a spot, listen to music & watch the balloons

balloon rides - yes. contact our friends at www.buyaballoonride.com

food/drinks - yes. we have burgers, hot dogs, walking-tacos & more... to drink we have soft-drinks, beer, & wine

pets - yes. but it's crowded, be sure your pet is ready for a crowd and you are in charge of clean up