Join us in 2026 - July 31st, August 1st & 2nd 
Schedule of Events for 2026 Moffat County Balloon Festival (subject to change)
All to take place at Loudy-Simpson Park unless otherwise stated

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Friday, July 31st

6:30am -- Potential Hot Air Balloon Launch (weather safely permitting)

4:00pm - 10:00pm -- LIVE MUSIC at Alice Pleasant Park/Yampa Valley Brewing Company

• 4:00 - 5:30pm -- Katie Graham
• 6:00 - 7:30pm -- Apple Pie
• 8:00 - 10:00pm -- Stone Company Music

                  

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Saturday, August 1st

6:00am -- Flying Colors 5k & 1 mile run/walk registration 

6:30am -- Potential Hot Air Balloon Launch and chase (weather safely permitting)

7:00am -- Tether Rides by Wild West Balloon Adventures ($25 per rider)

7:00am -- Memorial Regional Health Flying Colors 5K & 1 mile run/walk    

7:00am - 10:00am -- Breakfast Burritos for sale (St. Michael's Ministries)

7:30am - 9:00am -- Colorado Cruiser's car show registration

9:00am - 7:00pm -- Craft Vendors

9:00am - Noon -- Fishing for kids by CPW (fishing poles provided!)   

9:00am - 3:00pm -- Colorado Cruiser's Classic Car Show      

                   

9:00am - 10:00am -- Northwest Colorado Health Duck Race ticket sales

                        

10:00am - 2:30pm -- Unforgettable Foam (bring a towel!!)

      

10:00am - 7:00pm -- Food Vendors

10:00am - 3:00pm -- Kids' Train Rides by the Yampitheater Playhouse ($5 per rider)

10:30am -- Northwest Colorado Health Duck Race LAUNCH from the Ranney Street bridge
-- Watch for the little swimmers at the Loudy-Simpson Boat Ramp & good luck!

11:00am - 9:00pm -- VFW Post 4265 Beer Garden

Noon - 1:30pm -- LIVE Music by Faultline

12:30pm -- Registration for the Cardboard Boat Regatta

1:30pm - 2:30pm --  Cardboard Regatta

                

2:30pm - 4:00pm -- Kite making and flying (Up to age 12, 8 and under need adult helper)

2:30pm - 4:00pm -- LIVE Music by The Grocery Story

4:00pm - 4:45pm -- CASH Prize BINGO

5:00pm - 7:00pm -- Unforgettable Foam (bring a towel!!)

5:00pm - 6:30pm -- LIVE Music by The Sean Moon Band

7:30pm - 9:00pm -- LIVE Music by Dreamboat Annie

8:30pm -- Balloon Glow or Candlestick  (weather dependant)
 

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Sunday, August 2nd

6:30am -- Potential Hot Air Balloon Launch (weather safely permitting)
 

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