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
"Media Day"
6:30 a.m. | Balloons are at the Park
7:20 a.m. | OPTIONAL FLIGHT for "Media Day"
Friday, September 4th 2026
"V.I.P. 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
5:30 p.m. | Nite Glow Activities Begin: Food, Vendors, and Live Music
8:05 p.m. | "Nite Glow Spectacular"
Saturday, September 5th 2026
"Dawn Patrol"
5:30 a.m. | Pilots will be setting up for Dawn Patrol
6:00 a.m. | Dawn Patrol / Inflation / Launch
7:20 a.m. | MANDATORY FLIGHT / Ann Morrison Park
Sunday, September 6th 2026
"Last Dance"
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