50th Walla Walla Balloon Stampede

Treat your Mom to a truly unforgettable Mother's Day celebration at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede hot air balloon festival! Soar above the rolling vineyards and charming streets of Walla Walla, Washington with two dozen other hot air balloons for a magical, one-of-a-kind experience.

Launching from the vineyards just South of the festival field, Seattle Ballooning offers 60-minute rides available during the week of the Balloon Stampede, complete with a champagne toast and refreshments; this is a chance for you and your Mom to bond and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Don't miss the Night Glow event and catch the balloons lighting up the skies! Book your spot early as flights fill up fast. Make this Mother's Day one for the books with a weekend getaway to Walla Walla. Book now!

Want to learn more about the event in general that takes place Mother's Day Weekend? Here you go!

* The Walla Walla Balloon festival takes place on Mother's Day weekend, from May 11th to May 14th, 2023. Watching the balloon fly is FREE!

* Hot air balloon rides are available during the week of the festival, with a duration of 60 minutes, and include a champagne toast and refreshments.

* The entire experience, including pick-up and drop-off, lasts around 2.5 hours.

* Don't miss the Night Glow, a special event where balloons light up

* Mass ascensions take place at sunrise each day of the festival.

* Seattle Ballooning will also be offering sunset flights with multiple balloons.

How to book a flight with Seattle Ballooning to fly in Walla Walla:

1. All reservations must be made in advance at https://seattleballooning.com/book-flight/

Note: For Walla Walla Festival Flights look under the festivals tab. You'll see two additional tabs for Walla Walla Balloon rides outside of the festival week.

Who is Seattle Ballooning?

Seattle Ballooning is the local commercial hot air balloon company in Walla Walla and not the Balloon Stampede Festival organizers, we'll do our best to update you here when the final schedule is released around the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. We love it when out-of-town balloon pilots come to fly in our daily flying area! You can always visit the balloon stampede Facebook page for updates as well.

Watching the balloons is totally free anytime! To watch the balloons launch in general, go to the official festival park at Howard Tietan Park each morning at sunrise!

Host or Publisher Seattle Ballooning