Carson Valley Hot Air For Hope Balloon Festival

Don’t miss Carson Valley’s exciting new festival, featuring a weekend of hot air balloons, competitions, live music, local artisans, and food trucks!

The second annual Carson Valley Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival will be held at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, Nevada from May 17th-19th, 2024, and will serve as a benefit for the Center for Hope & Healing’s community programs.

Organized by the newly formed Carson Valley Balloon Festival non-profit, a group of local balloonists and balloon enthusiasts, this event is free to the public and will include public balloon launches from Lampe Park. In addition to the balloon events, the festivities will include live bands, food trucks, and local vendors throughout the day on May 18th at Lampe Park, presented by the Carson Tahoe Hospital.

The community is welcome to come enjoy the balloons up-close, take pictures, and learn more about ballooning. For more information about this event, including a full schedule, visit the official website and be sure to check its page on Facebook for updates.

Please note that balloon launches will take place if the weather permits, so it’s advisable to stay up to date on local weather reports prior to your visit and follow the event at Carson Valley Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival on their Facebook and Instagram. The activities in Lampe Park on the 18th will take place rain or shine.