Thursday, August 1st
7:00 PM - 8:30 pm: Downtown Main Street hot air balloon Glow (Sponsored by the City of Midland’s Downtown Development Authority)
Main Street - Come talk with balloon pilots, enjoy live music, and experience the balloons as they make Main Street “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. This event is weather pending. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information
Friday, August 2nd
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)
Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date launch and target locations on Friday
7:00 pm: River Days hot air Balloon Launch Main Event (Weather pending)
Chippewassee Park - Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date launch information
9:00 PM - 9:30 pm: The Amazing hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)
Chippewassee Park - Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information
Saturday, August 3rd
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)
Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday
7:00 pm: River Days hot air Balloon Launch Main Event (Weather pending)
Chippewassee Park - Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date launch information
9:00 PM - 9:30 pm: The Amazing hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)
Chippewassee Park - Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information
Sunday, August 4th
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Competitive hot air Balloon Flight (Weather pending)
Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday
