Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally and Kite Festival
September 8 - September 10
Closing weekend of the Medora Musial is also Medora’s Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally and Kite Flying! Come out and see the balloons soar high above the Badlands and try your hand at flying a kite! It’s a great opportunity for amateur and professional photographers!
MORE INFORMATION
Medora Campground
Sept 8-10
6:30am
Itinerary
Hot Air Balloons
6:30 am | Saturday & Sunday
Hot Air Balloons launch from the Medora Campground on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your camera to capture the magic from on the ground at the campground.
Plus, stop by the campground parking lot for a hot coffee, breakfast sandwich and more!
WEATHER UPDATE – 9/10/23 6:00am
Due to nearby storms, balloons are unable to launch today.
Badlands Kite Fest
The Kite Flyers will be located at the top of the Burning Hills Amphitheatre — just look for the beautiful kites!
Friday | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm weather permitting
Saturday and Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm weather permitting
*Folks bringing their own kites will just have to steer clear of the kites already in the air.
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