Gunnison Balloon Rally

Held over the Fourth of July holiday, the Gunnison Balloon Rally brings colorful hot air balloons to the Gunnison Valley for sunrise launches at Jorgensen Park, an evening balloon glow, and tethered community rides on the Western Colorado University Rady School lawn. The event offers residents and visitors a memorable way to celebrate the holiday and connect with the pilots and crews who make it possible. All balloon activities are weather dependent.

We look forward to welcoming the balloons back in 2027. Stay tuned for dates and event details.

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

We are grateful to the businesses and organizations whose sponsorship helped make the 2026 Gunnison Balloon Rally possible. Sponsors are recognized below according to the event experience their support helped provide.

Rise Above the Rockies

Supporting pilot lodging, flight fuel, and the participation of hot air balloons in the rally.


City of Gunnison
The Copper Owl Design Company
Garlic Mike’s
Great Escape Landscape
Mario’s & The Dive
NAPA Auto Parts - Elk Country Auto Parts
The Paper Clip
RE/MAX
Rocky Mountain Rose
SGM
Sundrop Floral - The Greenhouse on Tomichi
T&J Rentals
Toggery Elevated Boutique
Western Colorado University
Western Lumber
The Wet Grocer

Glow Over Gunnison

Supporting the evening balloon glow and community celebration.


Adena Corporation
Bluebird Bottle Shop
Joyful Journey Hot Springs
Layne Insurance
Montanya Distillers
Sign Guys and Gal

Dawn Patrol

Supporting morning hospitality for participating pilots and crews.


Gunnison County Farm Bureau
Gunnison Bank & Trust

Sponsor the 2027 Rally

Interested in supporting the 2027 Gunnison Balloon Rally?

Contact the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce at  chamberdirector@gunnisonchamber.com to learn about sponsorship opportunities.