June 20-22,2025
always the 3rd friday & saturday in June
June 20-22 2025
always the 3rd friday & Saturday in June
event details
friday & saturday night 5-10p
times flex according to weather conditions
5:00p gates open and food & beverages available
5:30p live music
Friday - The Wundos
Saturday - Ten Gallon Hat
6:00p Hot Air Balloons!
the race begins & the Balloons Fly!
sponsored by Galena On the Fly
8:30p Hot Air Balloon Nightglow!
sponsored by FS Stevenson Service Company
5p-9p Inflatables for the kids
classic car show - SATURDAY NIGHT! Starts at 6pm! Special Thanks to these car clubs!!
Antique Town Rods, Galena, IL
High Point Cruisers, Scales Mound, IL
Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club, Platteville, WI
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saturday & sunday morning 5am
Hot Air Balloons! Crack of Dawn Balloon Race!
CHECK OUT THE NIGHT GLOW EXTRAVAGANZA!
Come watch the balloons fly at 5am Saturday and Sunday depending on the weather. We put updates on Facebook and our website if balloons are not flying. They set up and take off in about 30 minutes.
Short and sweet... bring a coffee and a folding chair, it's a fun peaceful morning. Times flex according to weather conditions
NO SHUTTLE for 5am flights ONLY park on Walnut St at the event field
no carry-in's please
we are raising $$ for a great camp called Camp Hertko Hollow for kids with diabetes and Juvenile Diabetes Research (JDRF)
food & beverages are available for purchase
cash only event - sorry
no credit or debit cards
ATM onsite
parking
park for FREE at any of the marked parking areas and take the shuttle bus to the event field
handicap parking at the North Course Parking lot, then follow the accessible path to the event field
VOLUNTEER
AT THE GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE
Sponsors
FAQ's
balloon rides - yes. contact our friends at www.buyaballoonride.com
weather - looks good!get the latest here
food/drinks - yes. we have burgers, hot dogs, walking-tacos & more... to drink we have soft-drinks, beer, & wine
pets - yes. but it's crowded, be sure your pet is ready for a crowd and you are in charge of clean up
cash event - sorry no credit or debit cards
ATM on site.
no carry-ins - no coolers, no carry-in's please, we are raising $$ for charity
weather - looks good!
get the latest here
pets - yes. but it's crowded, be sure your pet is ready for a crowd and you are in charge of clean up
admission - $5 per adult $5 per child over 3 years old - at the gate
the entire amount goes to charity
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
directions - scroll down to the Google map below
FREE parking - park for FREE at any of the marked parking areas and take the shuttle bus to the event field.
PARKING & SHUTTLE LOCATIONS:
- Big Field - bottom of Mt. Hope Rd near Thunder Bay (follow signs)
- South Course parking lot
- East Couse parking lot
shuttles run about every 15 minutes.
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HANDICAP PARKING
handicap parking at the North Course Parking lot, then follow the accessible path to the event field
NO SHUTTLE for the 5am Flights on Saturday & Sunday AM (park on Walnut)