Pilots, join the fun!
the Tigard Festival of Balloons
June 25-27, 2027
Welcome to the 43rd annual Tigard Festival of Balloons!
Registration closes April 15. After that acceptance will be on an availability and first come, first served basis.
2027 Pilot Application
Coming soon…
The three-day event will celebrate our community with…
Morning flights on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Tethered balloon rides on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings.
Night Glow on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Plus a weekend filled with fun activities for the entire family!
Pilot Incentives & Responsibilities
A hotel room for 3 nights, propane for all flights, tethers and night glows, and show up stipend are provided.
$50 entry fee due at registration.
Mandatory pilot check-in and reception Thursday evening at the field.
Mandatory pilot briefings each morning before flights and evenings before night glow.
Pilots will be asked to fly VIP passengers during the Festival.
Paid Festival flights are not available.
Crew is provided to pilots as needed for Friday, Saturday and Sunday flights, tethers and night glows.
If you would like to be added to our pilot email list for future events, please email president@abcballoon.org
