Regional gatherings, winter meetings and archive entries. Each guide identifies its sources and distinguishes announced dates from completed editions.
Festival guides
Dachstein-Alpentrophy
A winter balloon meeting in Gosau, Austria. The 34th Dachstein-Alpentrophy is scheduled for 16–23 January 2027.
Internationale Ballonwoche Filzmoos
Filzmoos hosts its 48th International Balloon Week from 16–23 January 2027, among the mountains of SalzburgerLand.
Raduno dell'Epifania
Mondovì’s Epiphany balloon gathering brings visiting crews to Piedmont. The latest programme checked is for 3–6 January 2026.
Dolomiti Balloonfestival
The Dolomiti Balloonfestival returns to Dobbiaco/Toblach on 6–10 January 2027, with passenger flights arranged by the organiser.
Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Nine mornings of ballooning are announced for Canberra, from 13–21 March 2027.
Winthrop Balloon Roundup
Winthrop’s next Balloon Roundup is listed for 5–7 March 2027, with launches planned on all three mornings.
Balonismo de Torres
Torres hosts its ballooning festival at Parque Odilo Webber Rodrigues. The calendar records the 2026 edition in late April and early May.
Berg Balloon Festival
Balloon flights and a concert weekend in the central Drakensberg. The organiser’s latest published festival dates are 12–14 June 2026.
Chambley Air Passion
A mixed aviation gathering at Chambley Planet’Air, distinct from both Grand Est Mondial Air Ballons and Enenvol.
National Balloon Classic
The National Balloon Classic returns to Indianola, Iowa, on 30 July–7 August 2027.
Ballonfiësta Barneveld
Ballonfiësta Barneveld has announced 25–28 August 2027 at the Schaffelaar estate.
Strathaven Balloon Festival
Strathaven’s community balloon festival combines flying with activities on the ground. The calendar retains the August 2026 edition.
Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau
Gatineau’s 40th balloon festival is announced for 1–5 September 2027 at Parc de la Baie.
Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Hudson Valley festival’s 2026 programme was based at Tymor Park in LaGrangeville, with balloon sessions and evening entertainment.
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Colorado Springs’ Labor Day Lift Off is a free event at Memorial Park. The calendar records its 5–7 September 2026 edition.
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta
Sussex, New Brunswick, hosts the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta. The latest programme checked covers 10–13 September 2026.
Internationale Brixental Ballon Cup
Kirchberg in Tirol hosts the Brixental Balloon Cup. The official programme gives 19–26 September for the completed 2026 edition.
Maramureș Balloon Fiesta
Maramureș Balloon Fiesta’s 2026 gathering took place in Țara Lăpușului, between Târgu Lăpuș and Dămăcușeni.
Carolina BalloonFest
Carolina BalloonFest has announced 15–17 October 2027 in Statesville, North Carolina.
AlUla Skies Festival
The current AlUla programme lists Skyrise balloon flights on 6–15 November 2026. Dates for the wider AlUla Skies Festival remain unconfirmed.
Festival Internacional de Balonismo de Alter do Chão
FIBAQ visits several Alto Alentejo towns on 7–12 November 2026. Watching, passenger flights and tethered ascents have separate arrangements.
Qatar Balloon Festival
The seventh Qatar Balloon Festival has been postponed. The organiser has withdrawn 10–19 December 2026 and has not announced replacement dates.
Danish International Balloon Fiesta
The Danish International Balloon Fiesta has announced 18–22 August 2027. Its organiser is based in Ringsted.
Old West Balloon Fest
Old West Balloon Fest has announced 9–14 August 2027, with its main gathering at Mitchell Airfield in western Nebraska.
Tuscany Balloon Cup
The 2026 Tuscany Balloon Cup ran with the Italian championship at Serristori airfield, Castiglion Fiorentino, from 30 September–3 October.
Montgolfiades de Rocamadour
The Montgolfiades de Rocamadour did not take place in 2026. The organiser’s notice does not announce a replacement date.
Taj Balloon Festival
Agra’s Taj Balloon Festival remains unconfirmed for a new edition. An undated tourism description is not a current programme.
Gilboa Balloon Festival
The Gilboa Balloon Festival remains suspended in our calendar, with no new date verified during this review.