All eyes to the sky! Hot air balloons will be soaring high over the little Utah town of Salina in June. If you’re looking for a fun summer weekend activity that everyone in the family will enjoy, you’ll want to check out this hot air balloon festival.
Bright, colorful hot air balloons will fill the skies over the town of Salina June 18-20, 2021.
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You’ll find this little town along Interstate 70, just north of Richfield. Its population is fewer than 3,000 people, but it offers several hotels for overnight stays, so you can make this festival a weekend adventure if you’d like.
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You’ll want to wake up nice and early on at least one of the festival days so you can see the Balloon Launch. Head to North Sevier Middle School before 6 a.m. to see the pilots get the balloons ready to launch…
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…then watch as these vibrant balloons fill the skies! You can see them from miles away.
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The beautiful balloons are just one of the many features of this fun festival. Carnival rides, craft fair, and food vendors all get started at 4 p.m. on Friday, and live entertainment starts at 5 p.m.
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On Saturday, June 19th, festival goers will enjoy free tethered balloon rides after the morning balloon launch. It’s your chance to see what it’s like to soar above the ground in a hot air balloon!
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Other Saturday activities include breakfast at the Aurora Fire Department from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., a chalk art contest, face painting, bingo, and a free swim at the new Salina swimming pool.
Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival/Facebook Local talent entertains festival visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then bands Unpainted and Jager Town offer free concerts from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
As dusk approaches on Saturday evening, you’ll want to make your way to Salina’s Main Street for the balloon glow. These colorful orbs are even more stunning when they’re lit up at night.
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One last balloon launch takes place at 6 a.m. on Sunday morning, so get a final look before you leave!
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Make sure to follow the Eyes to the Sky Balloon Festival Facebook page for the latest updates, and put this awesome event on your calendar now so you don’t miss it! You can also learn more on the festival’s website.
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Local talent entertains festival visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then bands Unpainted and Jager Town offer free concerts from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Address: Eyes To The Sky Balloon Festival, 135 N 100 W, Salina, UT 84654, USA
