Where Wonder Takes Flight
Event Schedule
Three days, two venues, September 18–20, 2026. Mornings at Cottonwood High School; Saturday evening from 5–9 PM at Murray Park.
Sep 18
Friday
Cottonwood High School
6:30 AM
Gates open
7:00 AM
Coffee & food trucks open
Around 7:30
Mass balloon launch
7:30–10:30
Tethered rides
Quietest morning — best for photos
Sep 19
Saturday
Cottonwood High School
6:30 AM
Gates open
7:00 AM
Coffee & food trucks
Around 7:30
Mass balloon launch
7:30–10:30
Tethered rides
Murray Park · 5–9 PM
5:00–9:00 PM
Vendor Market, food trucks & STEM activities
5:00–9:00 PM
Touch-A-Truck & W.O.W. Car Show
5:00–9:00 PM
DJ & Emcee
Dusk
Balloon Glow
9:00 PM
Event closes
The big day — morning launch + evening glow
Sep 20
Sunday
Cottonwood High School
6:30 AM
Gates open
7:00 AM
Coffee & food trucks
Around 7:30
Grand finale launch
7:30–10:30
Tethered rides
Morning
Murray Rotary breakfast fundraiser
Farewell flight & Rotary breakfast
All balloon activities are weather dependent. Tethered rides run 7:30–10:30 AM all three mornings — $25 in advance / $30 on-site, 10–15 minutes, ages 3+. Sign the waiver and buy advance tickets. Follow us on social for real-time launch updates.
Plan Your Visit
The Two Venues
Mornings · Fri–Sun
Cottonwood High School5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121
Saturday · 5–9 PM
Murray Park5175 S Parkside Dr, Murray, UT 84107
Enter from 5300 South Parkside Drive. The event is on the soccer field, with no Vine Street access. Use this lot first, then other available park parking.