Erie Balloon Festival/Balloon Glow - 2026
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Annual Erie Hot Air Balloon Launch - July 10th, 11th and 12th - 6:00 - 7:30am - Estimated Time - weather permitting
Balloon Glow - Saturday July 11th - Event starts at 6:00pm, Glow at 7:30pm - weather permitting
Launch Site: County Road 5 & Colliers Pkwy Directly West of Soaring
Heights Pre K - 8 School, and Erie High School
Free Parking at Soaring Heights Pre K - 8 School, 3280 Co Rd 5,
and Erie High School parking lots - Both Soaring Heights and Erie High
School parking lots are open for those coming to watch the event.
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Date and Time
Friday Jul 10, 2026 Sunday Jul 12, 2026
July 10th, 11th and 12th 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Come early! As soon as the weather and winds determine a safe launch, the pilots take off. They like to get into the air sooner than later. Don't miss it!
Location
Launch Site: County Road 5 & Colliers Pkwy Directly West of Soaring Heights K-8
Parking available in both the Soaring Heights and Erie High School parking lots
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Contact Information
Cory Thompson
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