Ballooning > Balloon Festivals > USA > Pacific Coast

• Sequim Balloon Festival - Sequim, WA in the rain-shadow of the Olympic Mountains is hosting a Labor Day Weekend Party. Includes a bike race where riders follow a balloon til it lands, get a ticket from the pilot and race back to the launchfield.
  
   
• Balloons Over Bend - Early June balloon festival in Bend, Oregon features 30+ balloons.
  
   
• Citrus Classic Balloon - The Pacific Citrus Classic Balloon Festival is held the last weekend in July, in Santa Paula, California just 1.5 hours from Los Angeles.
  
   
• Color The Skies - Hot air balloon festival in Ripon, CA to Benefit Children's Hospital Central California. Held Labor Day weekend.
  
   
• 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.
  
   
• 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.