Casper Balloon Roundup 2024 in Wyoming
Central Wyoming's free hot-air ballooning event
Dates: July 12-14, 2024
The Casper Balloon Roundup is an annual hot-air ballooning event in the second-largest city in Wyoming. The area is known for Casper Mountain, a natural paradise with dense forests, a waterfall, and ski slopes. The three-day festival in late July offers plenty of fun activities and community entertainment for all ages.
Casper Balloon Roundup Program
The festival's highlights include mass ascensions at sunrise on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. The launches take place at the Murane playing fields near Casper College. Some of the best spots to view the balloons are Casper Mountain Lookout and the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center.
The public has a chance to see hot air balloons up close and meet the pilots. Highlights include live music, food trucks, face painting, and lawn games. During the festival, kids under 12 will have a chance to enjoy tethered balloon rides.
Hours
Casper Balloon Roundup will run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:30 am with a mass launch. Also, Saturday is Kid's Day, featuring family-friendly activities following the mass launch.
Location
Casper Balloon Roundup will take place at Mike Sedar Park, 781 College Drive.
Casper Balloon Roundup History
The Casper Balloon Roundup has been attracting pilots and balloon crews since 2005. The Casper Balloon Roundup is organized by the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce and the Casper Children’s Center.