SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 18 - 20, 2026
Where Wonder Takes Flight
Saturday - The Big Day
A full day of magic from sunrise to nightglow
7 AM
Balloon Launch
📍 Cottonwood HS
→
7:30-10:30 AM
Tethered Rides
📍 Cottonwood HS
→
2-4 PM
STEM Activities
📍 Murray Park
→
4-10 PM
Festival & Nightglow
📍 Murray Park
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 18
📍 Cottonwood High School · 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT
7:00 AM
Mass Balloon Ascension
Watch 14 colorful hot air balloons fill the morning sky
7:30-10:30
6:30-11:00
Coffee & Food Trucks
Grab breakfast and coffee while you watch the balloons
★ THE BIG DAY
SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 19
📍 Cottonwood HS (morning) & Murray Park (afternoon/evening)
MORNING
Cottonwood High School
7:00 AM
Mass Balloon Ascension
Morning launch at Cottonwood High School
📍 Cottonwood HS
7:30-10:30
6:30-11:00
Coffee & Food Trucks
Grab breakfast while you watch the balloons
📍 Cottonwood HS
AFTERNOON
Murray Park
2:00 PM
STEM Activities MURRAY PARKS & REC
Hands-on science, tech, engineering & math fun for kids and families
📍 Murray Park
4:00 PM
Festival Begins
Food trucks, vendor market & entertainment kick off
📍 Murray Park
4:00 PM
DJ & Entertainment
Music and performances on the main stage
📍 Murray Park
EVENING
The magic really begins
7:00 PM
Nightglow Spectacular DON'T MISS
Balloons glow like giant lanterns against the sunset sky
📍 Murray Park
10:00 PM
Event Closes
📍 Murray Park
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 20
📍 Cottonwood High School · 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT
7:00 AM
Mass Balloon Ascension
The grand finale launch to close out the festival
7:30-10:30
6:30-11:00
Coffee & Food Trucks
Grab breakfast and coffee for the finale morning
📋 GOOD TO KNOW
●All balloon launches are weather dependent
●Arrive early for the best viewing - launches begin at 7 AM
●Bring lawn chairs and blankets for morning launches
●Free parking available at both venues
●Tethered rides: $25 advance / $30 on-site - purchase at magicovermurray.com
●No drones allowed - FAA restricted airspace
●No dogs allowed at the event
MORNING LAUNCH SITE
Cottonwood High School
5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121
Fri · Sat · Sun — launches, tethered rides, coffee
SATURDAY GLOW SITE
Murray Park
296 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107
STEM · Food Trucks · Vendor Market · Nightglow
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Murray Area Chamber Foundation
Event Organizer
Murray City
Community Partner
Murray Parks & Recreation
STEM Activities
Murray City proudly provides Murray Park, emergency medical services, and police support for Magic Over Murray at no cost to the festival.
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