Event Schedule

For updated flight information:

Please check our Facebook page or our mobile app for the most current flight information. Using Facebook from a mobile phone is a quick and easy way to get information out quickly.

A note about the weather:

Please understand that we are an outdoor event and that the schedule may need to change due to weather. All balloon launches are weather permitting and the times are subject to change based on the weather.

What to Expect:

Pilots will get a weather briefing before each flight. A flight decision will NOT be made until after that meeting.

HAJ Morning flights are usually what we call a “fly in” meaning balloons will find their own launch locations around the city based on wind directions and speeds and try to fly into Ella Sharp Park. The best place to see balloons in the morning is at the Park.

HAJ Evening flights are usually from Ella Sharp Park, meaning there will be a mass balloon launch from the park and balloons will land around town based on wind directions and speed. The best place to see balloons in the evenings is at the park.

USWNC target locations cannot be shared with the public due to potential spectator interference. Pilots will launch from around town all week. Should we be able to launch from Ella Sharp Park, we will share that information through our normal channels.

Note: This is a combined event schedule that includes both Women’s National Championship (USWNC) flights, as well as Hot Air Jubilee (HAJ) activities

Monday, July 14

  • 5:30-6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:30-7:00 am – Morning Launch (USWNC)

Tuesday, July 15

  • 5:30 – 6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch
  • 6:30 – 7:30 – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 7:30 – 8:00 pm – Evening Balloon Launch (USWNC)

Wednesday, July 16

  • 5:30 – 6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch
  • 6:30 – 7:30 – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 7:30 – 8:00 pm – Evening Balloon Launch (USWNC)

Thursday, July 17

  • 5:30 – 6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch
  • 6:30 – 7:30 – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 7:30 – 8:00 pm – Evening Balloon Launch (USWNC)

Friday, July 18

  • 5:30 – 6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:00 – 7:00 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (HAJ)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch (USWNC)
  • 7:00 – 7:30 am – Morning Launch (HAJ)
  • 2:00 pm – Jeep Show Check-in
  • 3:00 pm – Festival Opens – Helicopter Rides, Food Vendors, Sponsor Tents and Official Jubilee Merchandise
  • 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Jeeps at the Jubilee
  • 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Education Tent
    • ~5:00 – 6:00 pm Pilot Q&A
  • 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Kids Kingdom
  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Pilot Weather Briefing (HAJ)
  • 7:00 pm – Evening Launch @Ella Sharp Park (HAJ)
  • 9:00 pm – Night Glow @Ella Sharp Park (HAJ pilots)
  • 8:00 pm – Kid’s Zone closes
  • 10:00 pm – Festival Closes

Saturday, July 19

  • 5:30 – 6:30 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (USWNC)
  • 6:00 – 7:00 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (HAJ)
  • 6:30 – 7:00 am – Morning Launch (USWNC)
  • 7:00 – 7:30 am – Morning Launch (HAJ)
  •  2:00 pm – Car Show Check in
  • 3:00 pm – Festival Opens – Helicopter Rides, Food Vendors, Sponsor Tents and Official Jubilee Merchandise
  • 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Car Show
    • Model T rides, Oscar Mayer Weinermobile
  • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Education Tent
  • 4:00 – 8:00 pm – Kids Kingdom
  • 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Pilot Weather Briefing (HAJ)
  • 7:00 pm – Evening Launch @Ella Sharp Park (HAJ)
  • 7:00 pm – Women’s National Championship Awards Presentation & Ceremony
  • 8:00 pm – Kid Zone closes
  • 9:00 pm – Night Glow USWNC pilots @Ella Sharp Park
  • 10:00 pm – Festival Closes

Sunday, July 20

  • 6:00 – 7:00 am – Pilot Weather Briefing (HAJ)
  • 7:00 – 7:30 am – Morning Launch (HAJ)
  • Festival Closes