2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The 2026 Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic takes place over Labor Day Weekend.
Visit Ann Morrison Park each day for different highlighted experiences:
Wednesday, September 2nd 2026
"Kid's Day"
6:45 a.m. | Balloons are on the launch field for Day 1
7:25 a.m. | "Kid's Day" - Ann Morrison Park
Thursday, September 3rd 2026
"First Launch"
6:30 a.m. | Balloons are at the Park
7:20 a.m. | First Launch
Friday, September 4th 2026
"Sponsor Day" and "Nite Glow Spectacular"
6:10 a.m. | Pilots will be arriving in the Park
7:10 a.m. | Tribute launch in honor of Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic founder, Scott Spencer
7:20 a.m. | MANDATORY FLIGHT / Ann Morrison Park
4:00 p.m. | The Inflatable Fun Zone (see home page for details)
5:00 p.m. | Nite Glow Activities Begin: Food, Vendors, and Live Music
Saturday, September 5th 2026
"Family Morning Launch"
5:30 a.m. | Pilots will be setting up for Family Morning Launch
6:00 a.m. | Family Morning Launch / Inflation / Launch
7:20 a.m. | MANDATORY FLIGHT / Ann Morrison Park
Sunday, September 6th 2026
"Great Launch"
5:30 a.m. | Last launch day of the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
6:00 a.m. | Dawn Patrol / Inflation / Launch
7:20 a.m. | MANDATORY FLIGHT / Ann Morrison Park