Balloons Over Bay Harbor 2024

The Balloons Over Bay Harbor team is proud to present and host the 5th Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor, taking to the skies September 20 – 22, 2024. This is the most uplifting event of the fall season in northern Michigan, with thousands of spectators coming to witness the balloon launches and night glows. There will also be a 3K Color Run fundraiser for Kali’s Cure, great music on Main Street, food trucks, an artisan market, and other family fun activities held throughout the weekend.

Since this is the 5th anniversary, we want it to be bigger and better. We are planning to expand the festivities for the weekend and continue to host some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country. There will be flight activity throughout the weekend and the amazing “night glows” taking place on the marina lawn scheduled for both Friday and Saturday evenings in our Downtown Village.

This year, Balloons Over Bay Harbor is making a difference in our local community. We're proud to support a local non-profit, Kiersten’s Ride, which brings help, hope, and healing through suicide awareness and prevention programs in Northern Lower Michigan. By participating in our event, you're not just having fun; you're supporting a cause that matters.

The event itself is FREE to attend, but there are some registrations for happenings during the weekend. Please visit our webpage for the most up to date information! https://www.bayharbor.com/balloons/

Host or Publisher Bay Harbor, Michigan