Ballooning > Balloon Festivals > USA > Pacific Coast

• Antelope Valley Labor Day Sky Parade - Annual Sky Parade held on Labor Day weekend. Thirty + balloons from all over Southern California.
  
   
• Balloons Over Bend - Early June balloon festival in Bend, Oregon features 30+ balloons.
  
   
• Montague Rotary Balloon Fair - This balloon fair takes place in Shasta Valley in California. The event is held in mid September and features hot air balloons, crafts and antique car show.
  
   
• Northwest Art and Air Fair - The annual Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival takes place at the end of August in Albany, Oregon and features balloon flights, a juried art show, and balloon glow.
  
   
• Paso Robles Balloon Festival - Hot air balloon rides, food, music, sports and event vendors & youth activities. Balloon launch set for 6 AM (weather permitting) with festival activities immediately following. Admission fee is $10.00 per car. Late April.
  
   
• Ramona Air Fair - Held in late May to early June this fair features hot air balloons, sky divers, World War II Fighter Planes and helicopters. This event is held at the Ramona Airport in Ramona, San Diego, California.
  
   
• Rogue Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally - Located in Medford, Oregon the Rogue Valley Balloon Rally is blessed with beautiful scenery and fantastic flying conditions. The event is held in early July.
  
   
• Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival - Held in early June, this festival offers balloons, wine tasting and musical entertainment in Lake Skinner, CA.
  
   
• The Great Reno Balloon Race - The Great Reno Balloon Race is held in early September at the Rancho San Rafael Park. Activities include Hare and Hound races, glow show and balloon blackjack.
  
   
• Walla Walla Balloon Stampede - This festival, which occurs during mid May at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, offers up to 45 hot air balloons. The event also includes a night glow, golf tournament, and live entertainment.
  
  
   
• Whamobass - Photos and information on WHAMOBASS-- the longest running continuously held annual event in hot air ballooning. Many photos and a haiku contest.
  
   
• Collage of Culture - Jefferson County Oregon holds this event during mid May. Including the hot air balloons, it offers dance and musical performances.
  
   
• Ridgecrest Airshow and Balloon Festival - This balloon festival and airshow is held in late April 1 mile West of Inyokern, CA.