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Frederick in Flight
When*: Hot air balloon lift offs on Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, 26, 2022
*See the schedule below for activities happening June 21 through June 26
Where: Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street, Frederick, CO 80530
Time: Morning lift offs each day around 6 am & Balloon Bash on Saturday night!
Parking: Walk, bike, carpool, and park on neighborhood side streets.
Cost: FREE to watch!
Celebrate 11 Years of Frederick In Flight with us on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 & 26 with hot air balloon lifts each morning, a party on Saturday night, and fun for the whole family! The balloons lift around 6 am, weather permitting.
Party with us on Saturday evening in Centennial Park featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, activities for kids, and hot air balloons candle sticking and glowing (weather permitting)
NO Drones!
During the entirety of Frederick in Flight from Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26, we ask that no drones be operated in or fly above Centennial Park. Drones pose a safety concern to hot air balloons, hot air balloon pilots, and passengers. The Town Communications & Engagement certified drone pilot is the ONLY approved drone for this event.
Information Station Pre-Party
When: June 21, 22, & 23, 2022
Where: 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530
Time: 4 - 6 pm
Come Pre-Party with us in downtown Frederick during the week before our balloons take flight! Our Information Station Pre-Party will include a craft booth, gift card giveaways (one per family), popsicles, and an information booth about Frederick In Flight.
Bring the family and enjoy an evening out! Get an exclusive look into the behind-the-scenes of our annual Frederick in Flight, then stay downtown and explore our local businesses.
Volunteers
We need volunteers for these events! The Information Station needs volunteers to help set up, help with an information and craft table, distribute popsicles, and tear down. If you would like to volunteer, sign up here!
Frederick in Flight needs volunteers to help with balloon crewing (helping the balloons get set up, following them as they fly, and helping them land and tear down) as well as volunteers to help make the Balloon Bash on Saturday night go smoothly. See what shifts are available and sign up to get this event off the ground.
Mayoral Challenge - Tracie's Treasures
Congratulations to our winner who has been notified! Mayor Tracie Crites challenges YOU to find some of her favorite spots in Frederick. In this Mayoral Challenge, you'll need to solve clues to find Tracie's Treasures throughout the town and let us know you've found the spot by scanning the QR code and completing an online form. What's the prize? For those who find all 6 of Tracie's Treasures and submit their entries, we'll draw a random name who will win one (1) hot air balloon ride for two (2) people during Frederick In Flight (weather permitting). Think you can find all 6 of Tracie's Treasures? Solve the clues and review the rules. Challenge accepted.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, June 21
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Wednesday, June 22
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Thursday, June 23
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information Station Pre-Party |
| 311 Fifth St, Frederick, CO 80530 |
Friday, June 24
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | Pilot Only Fun Fly On Friday morning, pilots will be testing their hot air balloons over the skies of Frederick. This is a chance for our dedicated pilots who come from far away to test fly their balloons and get familiar with the front range. This is for pilots and their crew only and does not include official Town activities. So stay at home but if you are an early riser, grab your coffee and look up! |
| 4:00 - 8:00 pm | Market in Centennial Park - local artisans and vendors. |
| 5:00 pm | Pilot Briefing - This is your chance to ask a pilots questions and learn more about what the crew is focused on during the event. |
Saturday, June 25
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | Breakfast Vendors:
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| 5:00 am | Pilots, Volunteers, and Sponsored Riders arrive at Centennial Park |
| 5:30 am | Pilot and Rider Briefing |
| 5:55 am | National Anthem |
| 6:00 am | Balloon Lift in Centennial Park |
| 7:00 am | RE/MAX Momentum FREE tethered balloon rides
|
| 5:00 - 9:00 pm | Balloon Bash in Centennial Park
|
Sunday, June 26
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | Breakfast Vendors:
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| 5:00 am | Pilots, Volunteers, and Sponsored Riders arrive at Centennial Park |
| 5:30 am | Pilot and Rider Briefing |
| 5:55 am | National Anthem |
| 6:00 am | Balloon Lift in Centennial Park |
| 7:00 am | Sunrise Yoga - Ages 12 and over. Sign up here (limited space) |
