The Telluride Balloon Fest is Funded, in part, by the Commission for Community Arts and Special Events (CCAASE)
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Telluride Balloon
Festival
Join us for the 41st Annual Telluride Balloon Rally, a breathtaking celebration of color and flight set against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains!
June 7 &8
2025
Majestic
Vibrant
Uplifting
Town Park
Join us at Telluride Town Park for an up-close view as vibrant hot air balloons gracefully ascend against the breathtaking backdrop of the San Juan Mountains.
Where to Watch
Weather Dependent
Ballooning is highly weather dependent, and in Telluride, flights can only occur when winds are calm and flowing precisely down the valley, making safe launches especially challenging in this unique mountain setting.
Downtown
Gondola
Experience the magic of the Telluride Balloon Festival from a unique vantage point—ride the Telluride Gondola and enjoy a stunning aerial view as colorful hot air balloons lift off against the majestic mountain landscape.
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of Telluride’s charming downtown restaurants while watching hot air balloons drift gracefully above the historic streets. There’s no better way to start your morning than with great food and a sky full of color.
Flying in Telluride, Colorado, is a breathtaking and unforgettable experience
an awe-inspiring blend of serenity and grandeur.
As the balloon gently lifts off from the valley floor,
the world opens up to reveal a dramatic panorama of rugged peaks, winding
rivers, and alpine meadows bathed in golden morning light.
Few places offer such a magical fusion of natural beauty and aerial grace as
Telluride