by ML Lodging
Each year Ogden Valley attracts up to 15,000 people from all over the United States to experience one unique event: The Ogden Valley Balloon Festival. 2019 marks their 21st year and it’s more beautiful than ever. Fifteen brightly colored balloons will decorate the morning and evening skies from August 16-18. The morning and evening balloon launches are an awe-inspiring sight, definitely worth getting up early and going to bed late. In addition there are over 75 vendors including food trucks, arts and crafts stations, free tethered balloon rides, artist booths, animal exhibits, balloon glows, and much more.
The festival began in 1994 as a fundraiser for Eden Park to construct a new bowery. It moved to Wolf Creek Resort to accommodate higher volumes of people but quickly overwhelmed locals with the traffic it brought to the Ogden Valley. After a three year breather, Nordic Valley Ski Resort generously donated enough money to get those balloons back in the air; thank you Nordic Valley! Now it’s back to a comfortable size and has become a beloved community tradition.
Crisp, cool air, Pineview’s emerald green waters, and panoramic mountain views create a serene atmosphere for both balloon rides and community gatherings. The environment provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. What better way to experience Utah’s beauty than hovering 1,000 feet above Ogden Valley’s captivating mountains?
Terry Murphy is celebrating her sixth year as coordinator for the Ogden Valley Balloon Festival and strongly believes in giving back to the community. “It’s estimated that the event leaves a $500,000 economic imprint on Ogden Valley businesses,” she stated.
As a non-profit organization with a staff composed solely of volunteers, it takes an immense amount of community support and donations to keep the event free to the public and contribute to the philanthropic efforts of the organizers. Proceeds from the event go to The Ogden Rescue Mission and, as of this year, a physician program that allows single mothers to have access to 24/7 non-emergency medical help. Mountain Luxury is proud to be a sponsor of this charming community tradition.
The event is held in Eden Park at 2100 N 5600 E Eden, Utah. To sail the skies in a balloon, tickets (which include breakfast and VIP parking) are available online for $520 per couple. Balloon rides sell out fast, book quickly!
Book your stay and enjoy Free Guest Shuttle Service to and from the event to your vacation rental.
7am-8am | Balloon Launch/Breakfast; Free ReMax Tethered Flights
2:30pm-2:50pm | (On Stage) Crypto Kick Off
3:00pm-3:55pm | (Bowery) Into Digital Currency
4pm-10pm | Artists and Craft booth’s/Food Vendors/Inflatable Heart
4:30pm-6:30pm | (on stage) Koreen Greenwood
6:30pm-7:30pm | Evening Balloon Launch
6:30pm-7:45pm | (on stage) Mother of Mayhem
8pm-10pm | (on stage) Penrose Band
8:45pm-9:30pm | Balloon Glow
7am-8am | Balloon Launch; Free ReMax Tethered Flights
7am-10pm | Artists and Craft booth’s/Food Vendors/Inflatable Heart
7am-11am | Breakfast
9am-9:45am | Digital Merchant Symposium Kick Off
10am-4:20pm | (Bowery) Digital Merchant Symposium
4:30pm-5:45pm | Nathan Fox and John Burrows
6pm-7:30pm | Mighty Happy Crew
6:30pm-7:30pm | Evening Balloon Launch
6:30pm – 9pm | Free ReMax Tethered Flights (weather permitting)
7:30pm-8pm | (on stage) Dance performance
8pm-10pm | (on stage) Christian Miller Band
8:45pm-9:30pm | Balloon Glow
7am-8am | Balloon launch; Free ReMax Tethered Flights
7am-11am | Breakfast
7am-noon | Booths and Food Vendors
Mountain Luxury Real Estate and Lodging
Ogden Regional Hospital and Medical Center
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Remax
Nordic Valley
Zions Bank
Valley Market
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