Frederick in Flight

Name: Frederick in Flight
Start: 2026-06-26
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Frederick

Frederick in Flight is an annual hot air balloon festival held at Centennial Park in Frederick, Colorado. Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026, the three-day community event features early morning mass balloon launches, skydiving demonstrations, and local food vendors.

Date: Jun 26-28, 2026
Location: Frederick

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Event summary

Highlights

Daily mass hot air balloon lift-offs at 6:00 a.m.
Morning skydiving demonstrations and national anthem performances
Free tethered balloon rides offered on Saturday morning
Early morning community breakfast starting at 5:00 a.m.

Frederick in Flight is a multi-day celebration of ballooning that takes place each summer in Frederick, Colorado. The festival schedule centers on early morning activities at Centennial Park, with breakfast service beginning at 5:00 a.m. each day. Every morning features a coordinated program including skydiving displays and the national anthem at 5:55 a.m., followed by a mass hot air balloon lift-off at 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.

In addition to the morning launches, the event offers interactive experiences such as free tethered balloon rides on Saturday morning for guests who meet height requirements. On-site amenities include various food trucks serving breakfast items like mini donuts and coffee. While the festival is free to attend, participation in tethered rides requires a signed waiver, and all flight activities remain subject to wind and weather conditions.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Centennial Park; www.dailycamera.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Frederick

Before attending

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