Snowmass Balloon Festival
The Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival, held Sept. 16-18, 2011, is one of the highest-altitude hot air balloon events in the U.S., should not be missed. An array of brightly colored balloons take to the Snowmass sky for three days of competitions, concerts and culinary delights! Highlight's include a Kid's Zone, Nite Glow and simultaneous Snowmass Wine & Jazz Festival.
- Rat Race - Down Valley Distance Race
This is a serious distance race that starts at Cozy Point and lands anywhere from there to Glenwood. Last year the distance record was set by landing on the side of Red Mountain down by Glenwood. There's a time limit of approximately 3 hours to see how far they can get.
- Dawn Quixote
At the "Dawn Quixote" they anchor 20-25 enormous helium balloons with pennant balloons about 50-75 feet off the ground and all the pilots are sent into the air to compete in close quarters and win by popping the most helium balloons with a ski pole. Winner usually bags 2 or 3.
- Nite Glow
The glow takes place around sunset on the Softball fields and all balloon are tethered to the ground! The pilots fire up the burners, which light up the balloons like Christmas ornaments twinkling off and on.
- Target Tubing
Target Tubing also starts at the Snowmass Softball fields but moves over to the golf course ponds. Large inflatable rings will be tethered in the ponds making circle targets. Each pilot gets 10 balls to drop into the targets from an altitude of no more than 100 feet. Public can park at the rodeo to watch balloons go up, then walk across the street.
All balloon activities will be held at the Snowmass Village softball fields unless otherwise noted.
*Terms and Conditions: Restrictions apply. Valid on direct bookings to ResortQuest Aspen Vacation Rentals. Valid on new reservations only. May not be combined with any other offers. Minimum night stay and other restrictions apply.
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