Balloon Rally & Glow

Free admission & open to all ages!

The Wausau Balloon Rally & Glow has become a “must-see” tradition for the Wausau area and surrounding communities. This multi-day event has something for everyone…live music and delicious food all weekend long, children’s rides, helicopter and plane rides (fees may apply), kite-flying demonstrations, a spectacular fireworks show, and of course the beautiful hot air balloons! FREE ADMISSION!


2009 Schedule

Thursday, July 9th
Wausau Airport Time
Media Flight 5 - 10pm
Big Bull Falls BBQ Rib Fest 5 - 10pm
LA Band 6 - 8pm
Balloon Glow & Launch
(Airport only)
6 - 9pm
Friday, July 10th - Tentative
Wausau Airport Time
Big Bull Falls BBQ Rib Fest
(Airport only)
5 - 10pm
Johnny and the MoTones 6 - 8pm
Balloon Glow & Launch
(Airport & 400 block)
6 - 9pm
Saturday, July 11th - Tentative
Wausau Airport  
Balloon Setup & Launch 6 - 6:30am
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 6 - 11am
Big Bull Falls BBQ Rib Fest
11am - 10pm
Kiddie Rides 11am - Dusk
WI Kite Club 10am - 4pm
Barnstormer Plane Rides
(Per person rates charged)

WW2 Invasion Glider Display
8am - 5pm
Visit With the Pilots 4 - 5pm
Andy's Automatics 3 - 5pm
Groove Hogs 6 - 8pm
Balloon Setup & Launch 6 - 6:30pm
Balloon Glow 8:30pm
Fireworks 9:45pm
Sunday, July 12th - Tentative
Wausau Airport
Balloon Set-Up & Launch 6 - 6:30am
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 6-11am

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