RiverDays 2025 | July 31 - August 3

BALLOONS

July
31st

Thursday

7:00 PM – 8:30 pm: Downtown Main Street hot air balloon Glow (Sponsored by the City of Midland’s Downtown Development Authority)

Main Street – Come talk with balloon pilots, enjoy live music, and experience the balloons as they make Main Street “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. This event is weather pending. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date information

Aug
1st

Friday

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Morning Balloon Fly-IN (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Friday

7:00 pm: Mass Balloon Ascension (Weather pending)

Chippewassee Park – Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch information

9:00 PM – 9:30 pm: hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)

Chippewassee Park – Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date information

Aug
2nd

Saturday

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Morning Balloon Fly-IN (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday

7:00 pm: Mass Balloon Ascension (Weather pending)

Chippewassee Park – Mass balloon launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch information

9:00 PM – 9:30 pm: hot air Balloon Glow (Weather Pending)

Chippewassee Park – Experience the balloons as they make Chippewassee Park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date information

Aug
3rd

Sunday

6:30 AM – 8:00 AM: MOrning Balloon Fly-IN (Weather pending)

Balloons launch from various parts of the City and fly to Chippewassee Park, attempting to hit targets. Multiple targets will be in play for pilots to test their skills. Check the River Days Facebook page  for up-to-date launch and target locations on Saturday