Our Balloons
Meet the pilots and their magnificent balloons
Special Shape Balloons
These unique character balloons go beyond the traditional teardrop shape, delighting audiences of all ages with their whimsical designs.
Cynthia Seal
Pilot: Pat Rolfe
Battle Creek, MI
American Rocket
Pilot: Bill Smith
Simpsonville, KY
Sponsored by
Steuben County Tourism Bureau (opens in new tab)Competition Balloons
Our pilots come from across the country to share their passion for ballooning with the Angola community. Each pilot is sponsored by a local business or organization.
Chad Crabtree
Hiedi's Star
Delton, MI
Sponsored by
Billman Propane
Rick Kerber
MacAllister Cat
Wayland, MI
Steve Mitchell
Gun Lake Casino
Chagrin Falls, OH
Sponsored by
Gun Lake Casino and Resort (opens in new tab)Chris Smart
ReMax
Roanoke, IN
Sponsored by
ReMax Results
Paid Balloon Rides
Want to experience the festival from the sky? These pilots offer paid balloon rides during the event.
Andrew Brindley
El Viento
Indianapolis, IN
Rides
Offering paid balloon rides
Brad Chism
Smile High
Fishers, IN
Rides
Offering paid balloon rides
Ted Gransbury
Round About
Carmel, IN
Rides
Offering paid balloon rides
Tony Sandlin
Stop Light
Fishers, IN
Rides
Offering paid balloon rides
When Can You See Them?
All balloons participate in both morning and evening flights, plus the spectacular balloon illumination events.
Morning Flights
Sat & Sun at 7:00 AM
Evening Flights
Fri & Sat at 7:00 PM
Illuminations
Fri & Sat at Twilight
* All balloon activities are weather dependent