The Great Des Moines Hot Air Balloon Hunt Returns!
What is the Great Des Moines Hot Air Balloon Hunt?
The Great DSM Balloon Hunt is a unique event focusing on hot air balloons in an urban setting. Balloons will NOT lift off and stay on the ground, but the balloon will be inflated and lit up by burners. Participants are encouraged to travel or “hunt” for all the balloons on the night of the event. It’s referred to as a “hunt” because the date and time are known – but the exact location is not known until the exact time of the event. For more information, visit the DSMUSA website for the balloon hunt
When is the Hot Air Balloon Hunt?
The next Des Moines Balloon Hunt is Saturday, June 1st, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm
Exactly where is it?
So far, only some tentative locations have been posted, including:
- Iowa State Capitol Complex – Des Moines
- Mandelbaum Grass Lot – Court Avenue
- Living History Farms – Urbandale
- Outlets of Des Moines – Altoona
- DMACC Ankeny Campus – Ankeny
- Johnston Town Center – Johnston
- Mayor Tom Becker Park – Cumming
- Central Iowa Insurance Agency – Carlisle
What is the cost of attending the Balloon Hunt?
It’s FREE.
Is the Balloon Hunt are rain or shine event?
No, the event completely depends on the weather, as they need low winds to avoid damaging the balloons.
I’ve heard there are prizes involved? How does that work?
After you find a balloon, post a photo of it on social media and tag it with #DSMUSA and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a free hot air balloon ride at the National Balloon Classic that takes place in Indianola this summer.
