2023 Rise Up - Hot Air Balloon Festival
2023 Rise Up - Hot Air Balloon Festival
Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:00 PM - Sunday, May 28, 2023 7:00 AM (MDT)
Description
It's BACK for another uplifting year! Hot air balloon pilots from across Canada are taking to the skies over Medicine Hat to raise awareness about how we can work collectively to enhance mental wellness and rise to great heights together.
What is "Rise Up"?
The Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival is a joint partnership between Willy and Cindy Taillon and Our Collective Journey.
After Willy’s first experience in a hot air balloon, he fell in love with the magic of the ride and decided to become a pilot. After attending his first hot air balloon festival he realized how “uplifting” it felt to be in a setting that brought such joy. After that experience he and Cindy decided to bring a similar festival to Medicine Hat so their community could feel the same joy.
With the understanding of what they wanted to accomplish, Cindy and Willy looked for the right partner. Our Collective Journey was selected to help ensure this event was uplifting in more ways than one.
Event Schedule
Thursday, May 25
- Evening Flight (Corporate Sponsor Ride) Around 7pm
Location TBD
Friday, May 26
- Morning Flight - Around 7am - Location TBD
- Evening Flight - Around 7pm -CO-OP Place
Outdoor Movie following flight
Saturday, May 27
- Morning Flight - Around 7am - Location TBD
- CO-OP Place
Market in Higdon Hall: Noon-8pm
(register as a vendor)
Afternoon Kid’s Zone, Food Trucks, various events
Evening Balloon Glow at dusk
Outdoor Movie UP!
Sunday, May 28
- Morning Flight - Around 7am - Location TBD
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2802 Box Springs Way NW
Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0H3 Canada
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