A Magical Balloon Glow Evening
Friday, September 26, 2025
5pm - 9pm
FEEL THE HEAT • HEAR THE BLASTS • SEE THE GLOW
There is no launch this evening. See the Festival Flight schedule for daily launch times.
** FREE TO ATTEND **
** DO NOT PAY FOR ANY LIVESTREAM OF THE FESTIVAL **
The Balloon Glow is an experience like no other and is difficult to put to words. While waiting for sunset to arrive, grab something to eat from our food vendors and take in the pre-Glow activities like the walk-in balloon, DJ, and dancers.
A half-hour before sunset, the balloon area of the field starts to buzz with activity as pilots and their crews inflate their envelopes. Once all the balloons are inflated and the go signal is given, your chance to get up close and personal to the balloons begins.
Wander under the gentle giants, feeling the heat and hearing the blasts from the flaring burners as the balloons light up against the dark sky. The sights, the sound, the heat, the crowd come together in a magical evening that will leave you eagerly anticipating to do it again next year.
Balloon Glow Details
Come out and experience hot air balloons up close and personal.
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Location: Wallaceville Glow Site - map below (50.584738,-113.873963)
Price: Free to attend
Tickets: Not required
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm - subject to change due to weather conditions
Food: Food vendors will be on site
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| Date | Sunrise/Sunset Times | Time | Activity | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 26 | 5:00pm | Balloon Glow festivities begin | Wallaceville Site | UPCOMING |
| Sunrise: 7:28am | Sunset: 7:23pm | 5:15pm | -- No Scheduled Flight -- | Macleod Trail Launch Site | -- |
| 7:00pm | Balloon inflation on field | Wallaceville Site | UPCOMING | |
| 7:30pm | The Balloon Glow | Wallaceville Site | UPCOMING | |
| 8:30pm | Balloon Glow ends | Wallaceville Site | UPCOMING | |
| 9:00pm | Evening comes to a close | Wallaceville Site | UPCOMING |
Details are subject to change on a daily basis. Please watch the website and social media for on-going updates during the Festival.
Safety for all our guests is a top priority. AHS protocols at the time will be followed.
Balloon Glow FAQ
Please be aware this is a high sensory stimulation environment.
Registered service animals wearing their identification may attend with their owner.
Unfortunately, pets or companion animals are not allowed at the Balloon Glow.
There is no entry fee or ticket required to attend the Balloon Glow or watch the balloon launches.
Some people choose to make a contribution to show their appreciation for the Balloon Glow. The Committee is grateful for such gestures and puts the money towards continuing Festivals in future years.
The Balloon Glow is held at the Wallaceville site on Centre St across the bridge north of Sobeys.
The nearest intersection is Macleod Trail and Centre St, High River
Coordinates are 50.584738,-113.873963
Parking options for those attending the Balloon Glow are:
- Park & Ride Shuttles
- $20 per vehicle (CASH ONLY)
- South pick-up: beside Calgary Co-op on 12 Ave SW
- North pick-up: NW entrance to rodeo grounds off 498 Ave / Hwy 543
- You can ride the shuttle between your car and Wallaceville site as often as you like. NOTE: There is no guarantee on how fast the round-trip shuttle trip will take due to varying vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the area.
- Park & Walk
- $20 per vehicle (CASH ONLY)
- North-end: across from Tim Horton's
- Public Parking
- Downtown area: street and public parking
- Residential streets
There is designated accessible parking at the Balloon Glow site. Please bring your Service Alberta parking placard.
- Vehicle access is ONLY via the south end (Macleod Trail and Centre St)
- Arrive BEFORE 5pm
- Once on the site, expect to remain until the event ends. Opportunities to leave early are extremely limited due to heavy pedestrian traffic and road closures.
- You may need to walk a short distance for a better view of the field.
- All vehicles will exit the site to the north.
There is limited parking on site for the following:
- accessible parking, your provincially issued placard is required to enter area
- VIP area for crew, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and media, you will need a Committee issued parking card to enter the area
- Vehicle access is ONLY via the south end (Macleod Trail and Centre St)
- Arrive BEFORE 5pm
- Once on the site, expect to remain until the event ends. Opportunities to leave early are extremely limited due to heavy pedestrian traffic and road closures.
- All vehicles will exit the site to the north.
Yes. There will be numerous portable toilets at the Balloon Glow site.
Food vendors (and non-food vendors) interested in attending the event please contact iraqbef@uvtuevireonyybbariragf.pbz for additional information.
Wallaceville Site
Wallaceville is the host site for the Balloon Glow. The Glow site pdf is best suited for printing.
Geo-coordinates: 50.584738,-113.873963
