Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival is a free, family-friendly event happening in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Up to 30 balloons will float above the city from May 22-25, 2025!

Please Note: All flights are weather dependant. Follow @RiseUpYXH on Instagram and Facebook for updates and locations for each scheduled take-off, before and during the festival. Balloon rides are sold out for 2025.

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Thursday, May 22

6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

6pm Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

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Friday, May 23

6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

6pm Fight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

Dusk (8:30ish) Balloon Glow: Located in Kin Coulee Park, sponsored by CF Industries

• Hot air balloons are inflated, illuminated, and tethered to the ground so people can walk around and see them up close. Local food trucks will be parked to serve a late dinner.

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Saturday, May 24

6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

6pm Fight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

Community Day: Located in Downtown Medicine Hat

• 9:30AM Hues for Humanity Colour Run
• 11am-4pm Rise Up Market: Located at Medicine Hat Public Library
• 11am-3pm Art Party: Located at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
• 11am-3pm Yoga for all ages at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
• 11am-4pm Food Trucks: Located at Towne Square
• 12pm Movie at The Monarch (Inside Out 1)
• 3pm Movie at The Monarch (Inside Out 2)

Dusk (8:30ish) Balloon Glow: Located in Kin Coulee Park

• Hot air balloons are inflated, illuminated, and tethered to the ground so people can walk around and see them up close. Local food trucks will be parked to serve a late dinner.

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‍Sunday, May 25

6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

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