Casper Balloon Roundup Festival
July 2026
What started as a small hot air balloon event with a handful of balloons in 2005 has now become a weekend-long festival that attracts balloonists and tourists from all around the United States. Taking place every annually on the second weekend of July, this event features a variety of colorful hot air balloons as they paint the Casper sky. For events and dates, visit https://www.facebook.com/CasperBalloonRoundup/events
Pro tip: after the launch at Mike Sedar Park, head up Casper Mountain to lookout point or the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center to get a great view of the balloons over the city.