Old West Balloon Fest 2024 Dates. Gates open at 5:30 a.m. ‼️ update (7.24.24) ‼️ youth balloon camp dates are now full for 2024.

2024 will mark the 10th year of the old west balloon fest revival, and will run from august 7th to august 10th. Old west balloon fest is nebraska’s premier hot air ballooning event.