Posted in Washington
October 09, 2019
The Walla Walla Balloon Stampede Will Be A Washington Dream
The fall foliage in the Walla Walla Valley is stunning, and of course, the thriving food and wine scene is enough to tempt anyone to visit. But for decades, there’s been another reason to check out this charming little city in mid-October. The Walla Walla Balloon Stampede is a time-honored tradition, and this year promises to be better than ever.
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This year's dates are October 16 - 20.
But rest assured, this festival keeps growing and improving. In fact, it gets better every year.
These days, you'll find over 30 balloons there.
This year's Nite Glow Spectacular will be on Friday, October 18.
Balloon flights are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m., so you'll have to wake up bright and early to see them.
Usually, only sponsors and members of the media can ride in the balloons. But this year, Spencer Air will be offering rides on a very limited, first-come first-served basis. So if you're interested, you'll want to arrive early.
If you venture to the park each morning, you'll get an up-close-and-personal look at how a balloon launch works.
Have you ever been to this balloon festival? It’s a great reason to spend time in the delightful little city of Walla Walla.
Address: 616 E Tietan St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA
