A year in North Dakota is packed with awesome festivals and events that center around anything from food to heritage to music and more. However, there is one spectacle in particular that takes place each year you do not want to miss. Make sure to mark your calendars for this one, because you’re in for the experience of a lifetime.
The Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally is a truly magnificent sight that will happen on September 9th-10th this year.
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It takes place on the edge of Medora, ND at the Badlands Motel, but the balloons can be seen from all over around the area.
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The balloons take off and fly around 6:30 AM, so be sure to get there early and bring a camera!
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This is a photo taking opportunity of a lifetime and is an entirely free event for everyone. As the balloons rise over the badlands, they’ll go wherever the wind takes them and be in the air until 8:00 AM.
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Along with the Hot Air Balloon Rally, Medora is also host to the Badlands Kite Fest on the same weekend. You can bring your own kite or watch the dazzling display of professional kite flyers for the rest of the morning and afternoon after the balloons.
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You really won’t be able to see beautiful sights like this anywhere but North Dakota, so be sure to put this unforgettable event on your bucket list!
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Admission to both the hot air balloon and kite events is entirely free for everyone. For more information on the Medora Hot Air Balloon Rally and the Badlands Kite Fest, follow this link.
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Check out more North Dakota events and festivals you absolutely must visit this year. If you can find the time, that is; we have so many!
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