Kiss The Sky Balloons

08/14/2026

📣 🎈Hot Air Balloon Ride Announcement! 🎈📣

We are proud to partner with Kiss The Sky Balloons again for the 2026 festival!

Balloon rides for the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival will open Monday August 17, 2026 at 12:00 (MDT; noon) ⏰.

Please book your flight through 👉 https://kisstheskyballoons.ca.

⚠️ Tickets are very limited and sell out quickly! ⚠️

All ride bookings, payments, and questions are handled directly through Kiss the Sky Balloons:
📞 1.855.KIS.S111
📧 [email protected].

💭 Don’t miss your chance to see High River from a whole new point of view 🎈✨ Float above the Foothills this fall and experience a hot air balloon adventure you’ll never forget.

Festival dates: Sept 23-27, 2026

For more detailed information about the festival visit: https://heritageinninternationalballoonfestival.com/

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

🟢 We have a green flag for Saturday morning’s flight! Pilots are inflating on the field and will likely head towards Lockwood.

Please send us your photos of the balloons over Billings in our comments!

07/22/2026

🎈 Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of a hot air balloon crew—or even become a pilot? 🎈

The Calgary Balloon Club is excited to announce our Introduction to Ballooning Course!

Whether you’re simply curious about ballooning or thinking about earning your pilot licence, this course is the perfect place to start.

📅 Classroom Sessions
October 6 & 8
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 SAIT Art Smith Aero Centre

🎈 Hands-On Balloon Session
October 17 or 18
📍 High River or Calgary (weather dependent)

💲 Cost: $150
✅ Includes your 2027 Calgary Balloon Club Membership

Over two evenings of classroom learning and a hands-on outdoor session, you’ll learn:
• How hot air balloons fly
• Balloon equipment and safety
• Weather and flight planning
• Crew procedures and inflation
• Ballooning regulations
• What it takes to become a licensed balloon pilot

This course is designed for complete beginners—no aviation experience is required!

⚠️ Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or register here:

https://forms.gle/XCNL6qUzL8u9S8bQ7

Come discover one of aviation’s most unique and rewarding experiences. We look forward to welcoming you into the world of ballooning!

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🎈 We're looking for crew members to help our pilots each morning at this year's Big Sky Balloon Rally. Without hardworking crew, our pilots can't get their balloons in the air!

Flights are scheduled each morning (July 23-26, weather permitting). Crew members need to arrive at Amend Park by 5:30 am and will typically be done by 9 am.

𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘯? Visit our website and click "volunteer here" to get started.

06/15/2026