SEP 23 Festival
Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival
High River, AB (30 min south of Calgary) · 6 AM launches; glows at dusk
← Back to Events
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.
More Events
Market MAY
16
4th Street Night Market
Free
Music JUN
17
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
Discovery Pass ~$99; single shows vary
Arts & Culture JUN
18
Rose & Croquet Garden Party
$75–$200
Festival JUN
20
Calgary Neighbour Day
Free
Music JUN
23
JazzYYC Summer Festival
$20–$45 per show
Music JUN
26
Country Thunder Alberta
$150–$400 multi-day pass