Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At North Dakota’s 18th Annual Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally
Each year, the lovely town of Medora hosts a mesmerizing event: the Hot Air Balloon Rally! Watch as colorful balloons soar over the scenic sights of the badlands during this annual festival in September. The whole family can enjoy both a day trip to the town, full of shops, museums, and more, plus the spectacular show. This hot air balloon event in North Dakota is a must-see, so be sure to mark your calendars for the 2021 dates.
Set your alarms early for the weekend of September 11th and 12th, 2021, because the hot air balloons are returning to Medora for the 18th Annual Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally!
The balloons will be visible from quite a distance, so even if you are just hanging around Medora on the day you may be able to catch glimpses of them from afar.
Along with the hot air balloons, the event also includes the Badlands Kite Festival. Fly your own kites starting from 10 a.m. on Saturday or watch professional kite flyers bring out their huge and elaborate kites.
If you've been thinking about visiting Medora, consider planning your trip for this special weekend for an extra experience that only happens once a year. Memories are sure to be made!
Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
