SEP 23 Festival
Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival
High River, AB (30 min south of Calgary) · 6 AM launches; glows at dusk
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Date Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time 6 AM launches; glows at dusk
Price Free to watch; tethered rides extra
Category Festival
Hot air balloons over the foothills — mass launches at dawn, night glows after dark, and tethered rides for the adventurous. Heritage Inn's balloon festival in High River is one of the most photogenic events in Alberta.
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