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Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At Colorado’s Erie Town Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Erie Town Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival in Colorado offers a magical experience with colorful hot air balloons, live shows, food vendors, and a fireworks display.

Updated May 11, 2024

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

Is there anything as magical as a clear blue sky that is filled with colorful hot air balloons? Come to find out, there is, which is a clear blue sky that is filled with colorful hot air balloons and paired with a town-wide fair! If you've been wanting to check out a hot air balloon festival in Colorado, this is your opportunity! To experience this goodness for yourself, make plans now to visit the can't-miss Erie Town Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival:

Taking place in mid-May every year, the Erie Town Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival is just that: the town's annual celebration that consists of an epic festival and countless hot air balloons!

Colorful hot air balloons float above a calm lake, reflecting the mountains and clear blue sky in the background.
Erie Chamber/Facebook

"No “fair” looking back — we’re only looking ahead," shared the Erie Chamber of Commerce, which will continue on with the highly anticipated event with additional health and safety precautions in place.

A bustling outdoor market with colorful tents and crowds of people enjoying the event on a sunny day.
Erie Chamber/Facebook

What can you expect from this magical town event? As with past years, the day will begin with the highly-anticipated balloon launch that can be seen for miles around.

A colorful hot air balloon floats above green trees against a clear blue sky.
Erie Chamber/Facebook

While the hot air balloons are reason enough to visit, there is plenty more to see and do around the Erie Town Fair, including live shows, a beer garden, food vendors, shopping, and other various hands-on entertainment.

Two women joyfully standing in a blue tub filled with grapes at an outdoor event, surrounded by tents and greenery.
Erie Chamber/Facebook

Be sure to stick around for the end of the day, as the Erie Town Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival will end the event with an impressive fireworks display!

Do you want to fly your balloon or otherwise participate in the festival? You can still do so by calling (303) 828-3440.

A large yellow hot air balloon with colorful stars is being prepared, surrounded by a crowd on a grassy field.
Erie Chamber/Facebook

To learn more about this exciting balloon festival in Colorado, please visit the Erie Chamber of Commerce's page about the Erie Town Fair.

Colorful hot air balloons fill the sky at a festival, with people gathered below enjoying the vibrant display.
Erie Colorado/Facebook

Do you have any favorite festivals in Colorado that you would like to see featured here? Please let us know in the comments section! Another highlight in this area is a kid-friendly town near Denver that was named the best place to raise a family. If you're looking for a great place to stay, take a look at Hilton Hotels.

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