The Craft Fair is held at the Mitchell Airfield right next to where the balloons launch. We will feature over 75 craft vendors. Look for your local favorites as well as some new special crafters! Fun for all!

Schedule of Events

August 14, 2025

Night Glow

Our 11th annual events kicks off with a night glow at western nebraska community college.

August 15, 2025

Mass Ascension
Balloon take to the western nebraska skies just after sunrise for our first mass ascension of the festival weekend at mitchell airfield.

August 16, 2025

A full day of fun.

Morning: Mass ascension from Mitchell airfield
Daytime: Craft fair and wiener dog races

Evening: night glow at Mitchell airfield.

August 17, 2025

Mass Ascension

The 2025 festival concludes with our closing morning mass ascension and cowboy worship service at mitchell airfield.

Date:
August 14-17, 2025

Location:
Mitchell Airfield, Mitchell, NE 69357

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