

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Black Hills Balloons Hot Air Balloon Safety Seminar
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 am
- **Event Description**: Pilot &amp; Crew Safety Seminar: Investing in Our Community

This professional safety seminar is exclusively for active hot air balloon pilots and crew members. While this session is not open to the public, the commitment to safety discussed here is vital to our entire community.

Why this seminar is important:

This annual training elevates our operational standards through a deep dive into safety protocols and regulatory updates. By ensuring the continued responsible operation of every balloon in our region, this commitment safeguards not only our crews but also the future of the sport, reinforcing public confidence and respect for ballooning.

What are the details?:

This Balloon Federation of America (BFA) sanctioned continued education event is open to active hot air balloon pilots and crew; space is limited. Please RSVP to reserve your spot by emailing info@blackhillsballoons or clicking "reserve a spot" on this event page with your group size.
 
SATURDAY, JAN 24 - 7:30am - 5:00pm
A full day of presentations at the Custer County Annex Pine Room located in the Custer Library.

FEATURING presentations by:
Mark West
Kay West
Don Day
Dr. Connor Weisser
Chris Myers
and more...
 
Cost is $50 for pilots and $40 for crew members. Price includes lunch.  Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

Let us know if you're interested in lodging recommendations.
 
We're looking forward to a great day of learning! See you there.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/custer/2026-black-hills-balloons-hot-air-balloon-safety-seminar/200029332771855
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 36

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Custer
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Custer County Library
- **lat**: 43.76761
- **long**: -103.60141
- **full address**: Custer County Library, 447 Crook St, Custer, SD 57730-1550, United States

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- **organizer**: Black Hills Balloons (https://allevents.in/org/black-hills-balloons/26103606)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Custer County Library, 447 Crook St, Custer, SD 57730-1550, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Black Hills Balloons
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Black Hills Balloons Hot Air Balloon Safety Seminar ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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