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Sandy Balloon Festival 2024

A fun ballooning event not far from Salt Lake City

Dates: August 9–10, 2024

Sandy Balloon Festival is a two-day event that takes place in Sandy, Utah. The festival is organized by Sandy Parks and Recreation and is held at the picturesque Storm Mountain Park. Saturday is the busiest day of the festival, which is packed with numerous activities. Crafts and free helium balloons are planned for the morning. Volunteers can also work with the pilots as they prepare the balloons for launch.

Have a close-up look at hot air balloons, as they are launched on Friday and Saturday at sunrise. The Balloon Glow is planned for Saturday evening, namely from 7 to 11 pm, on City Promenade, 10000 S. Centennial Parkway. Another highlight of the festival's Saturday must be drone light show, planned for 9:45 pm. All these activities are weather-permitting.

Beyond ballooning, the festival's program usually incorporates other kinds of entertainment. Check out the main stage with live music from 8 pm to 11 pm. More attractions include bounce houses, food trucks, face-painting, and a 5K fun run. The Sandy Baloon Festival 5k typically runs from 9 pm to 11 pm on Saturday.

For the tickets and latest updates, please check with the official website (see External Resources below.) Also, feel free to explore the map with available rental options around the scenic Storm Mountain Park.

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Last updated: by Olga Valchyshen