Friday Mass Ascension 2025

Gates open at 5:30am
Mass Ascension at approximately 6:15am

Enjoy the breathtaking wonder of hot air balloons taking off all at once shortly after sunrise*; a main event of the festival! Following the mass ascension, plan to spend the morning taking part in a variety of activities at Mitchell Airfield; explore discovery zone to learn about everything hot air ballooning, stroll through the booths of local artisans at the craft fair and enjoying tasty eats and drinks from local restaurants, bars and food trucks!

🎟️$20 Event Pass
A event pass gains access to all 2025 festival events for an entire carload.

✨Learn more about the 2025 event through our Guest Guide: https://tinyurl.com/OWBFGuestGuide2025




*The schedule of events and all activities for Old West Balloon Fest vary daily and are weather permitting. All festival events depend on prevailing weather conditions and are subject to delays or cancellations. Surface winds and winds aloft can vary greatly; maximum safe surface wind speeds are 8-10 mph. Although every effort is made for a successful balloon flight/glow, the safety of our pilots, volunteers, and spectators is our first priority. If extreme weather conditions exist, notices will be posted via social media and our website. In ballooning, last-minute decisions are the norm because the weather can quickly change and be indecisive.

You may also like the following events from Old West Balloon Fest:

• Next month, 14th August, 05:30 pm, OWBF Opening Glow in Scottsbluff
• Next month, 17th August, 05:30 am, Mass Ascension and Cowboy Worship Service in Mitchell

Also check out other Festivals in Mitchell, Food & Drink events in Mitchell.