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Teton Valley Balloon Rally

Teton Valley Balloon Rally

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Teton County Fairgrounds

Driggs, ID

MORNING SPECTATOR ADMISSION – opens May 1

The cost of admission $20/vehicle containing up to (6) people. You may only purchase (1) vehicle pass under any given name.

At-the-gate admission passes is available as space allows for a cost of $25/vehicle.

Walk-in and bike-in admission is $5/person, and is available at the gate only.

Spectator admission will open at 5:45AM each morning of scheduled flights at the rally, with launches expected to start at approximately 6:30AM. Admission fees are non-refundable, even if balloons don’t fly. Admission passes ARE transferable.

Don’t want to pay for admission? Looking for a unique experience? Sign up to volunteer!

CAMPING AT THE BALLOON FIELD – RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN!

MAKE YOUR CAMPING RESERVATION
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We are excited to be able to provided extended stay camping at the balloon field once again this year! Camping is available for the nights of July 1 – July 8. You can purchase a Rally Pass for all four nights of the Rally (July 3-6), or you can book individual nights. You may make up to FOUR (4) reservations under one name. You must purchase space to accommodate the full length of each hitched rig – this means your camper PLUS TOW VEHICLE if applicable. All camping reservations, tent or vehicle, include a parking permit for one vehicle that may come and go from the camping area at the balloon field plus a stationary permit for any towed campers. Additional vehicles may park with their parties in the camping area but must purchase an additional vehicle parking pass. If you are making more than one reservation, please provide names and contact information for each reservation made.

INFORMATION, RULES & REGULATIONS

  • ALL CAMPING RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. You may transfer your reservation to a different name until June 15.
  • Camping opens at 3pm on Monday, July 1. Arrivals prior to July 3 will receive instructions for self check-in. Departure is no later than 12pm on Tuesday, July 9. There is ABSOLUTELY NO CAMPING ARRIVAL BETWEEN 9:00PM – 9:00AM.
  • Camping at the balloon field has traditionally been dispersed on a first come, first served basis in a demarked area at the northeast side of the balloon field with a designated TENT CAMPING ONLY space where vehicles of any kind are prohibited. At this time we intend to operate camping in this manner again in 2024. However, due to expected high demand on Saturday evening, there is a chance that we may assign sites. If this transition is made after you have made your camping reservation, you will be emailed specific instructions regarding the change.
  • The camping area is DRY AND WITHOUT POWER. Trash dumpsters, recycling bins, and porta-pots are provided. A potable water spicket is available upon arrival to fill holding tanks if necessary. You are responsible for keeping the camping area clean – please be respectful our of volunteer staff and DO NOT PUT TRASH IN THE RECYCLING BINS.
  • ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES. This means any kind of open flame and includes ground level propane fire pits. Grills and propane cook stoves are allowed, but must be used a minimum of 30in from the ground. In the event of severe fire restrictions, further cooking restrictions may be implemented.
  • Generators are permitted and, as long as your neighbors don’t mind, you are welcome to run your generator all night if you wish.
  • The balloon field is adjacent to the Teton Valley Rodeo Arena, with rodeos taking place on the nights of Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. Please note that the announcements are LOUD and often last until 10:30 or 11:00PM. You may want to wear earplugs, run a noise machine, or both.
  • Well behaved pets are welcome at the balloon field. All pets must be under verbal or physical control at all times, and campers are responsible for cleaning up after their pets IMMEDIATELY. All pets must be confined to a camper, vehicle, or tent during morning launches. Pets should NOT be left in tents, campers, or vehicles that are not temperature controlled after 9am, as it gets HOT. You may be visited by Zeppelin or Bix – these Newfoundlands are the Rally Dogs & they often roam free at the balloon field; if you see them their people are nearby​.

WE LOVE VOLUNTEERS! Volunteering at the Teton Valley Balloon Rally is an amazing experience and we would love to have you. Volunteering also provides free camping at the balloon field the night prior to your volunteer shift. Want to get involved? REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER!

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT SATURDAY? For the first time in 2024, the Teton Valley Balloon Rally will host an evening glow with live music on the evening of Saturday, July 6. While the details of this event are still to be announced, campers can expect large crowds and a full camping area at the balloon field that evening. Your camping pass includes entry to the show for your entire party. There are no discounts if you choose not to attend the show.