Casper’s Hot Air Balloon Festival, This Saturday

The Casper Balloon RoundUp is Central Wyoming’s free hot air balloon event, held the second weekend in July. That's this weekend. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Maybe some launches on Sunday too.

Bring the kids. They are going to love this.

Find out more on their Facebook Page.

The roundup will feature daily balloon launches. Hot-air balloons will officially lift off at Mike Sedar Park at sunrise — approximately 6 a.m. — on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, weather permitting.

Get there at 5 am to make sure you see it all. You won't want to miss watching them set up and stand the balloons up.

Watch the skies fill with color during mass launches at sunrise Friday through Sunday—weather permitting.

Free tether rides for children only! Rides will be available as long as Humpty has propane. Get in line and sign your waivers!

Don't worry, the kids don't go far. They get to see the balloons stand up, flare up, then they get to ride up, tethered to the ground.

Pilots and balloons are registered with the FAA just like any other aircraft or pilot

There are two special-shaped balloons at this year's Casper Balloon RoundUp.

Humpty Dumpty brought to you by Casper Children’s Center

Princess Nelly, a pink elephant from Belgium, brought to you by the Board of Directors of the Casper Balloon RoundUp

There will be special shapes of all kinds. While most balloons are round, there are many “special shapes” in the world.

So far the weather is looking WONDERFUL for this event.

You'll have to get up early, but it's worth it.