On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, Aims invites you to experience the Great Aardvark Embark hot air balloon launch in its eighth year. Parking opens at 6 a.m. and the event field becomes accessible to the public at 6:30 a.m. Balloons are estimated to launch between 7 and 7:30 a.m. The event is free to attend.
Professional pilots from the Colorado Balloon Club will show the inflation process and take flight. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned balloon-chaser, the spectacle of these giants rising with the morning sun is not to be missed. The number of balloons varies; typically, 10-12 hot air balloons launch during the event.
Breakfast burritos and coffee are available for purchase onsite. Giveaways include a limited number of frisbees for attendees…