More than one dozen hot air balloons rising high above your head is a spectacular sight, and this annual festival delivers every time.

Balloons Over Morgantown is an annual event in which 12 to 18 balloons are launched over the hills of Morgantown.
Balloons Over Morgantown
The event was born out of the Mountaineer Balloons Festival, which launched about 40 balloons each year. The event also included a carnival, music and entertainment. More recently the balloon launch pad was built on, leaving no safe place to launch 40 balloons.
Balloons Over Morgantown

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Now, Balloons Over Morgantown continues the legacy.
Balloons Over Morgantown
The four day event begins with NightGlow, in which the balloons are inflated, but do not launch, allowing visitors to get up close and take photographs at night.
Tour Morgantown
The full event involves five launches. They can be viewed from the launch pad and around the city. Another fun activity is chasing the balloons, where you can follow the balloon from launch to landing and help pack it up.
Tour Mogantown
The launches all take place at Morgantown airport, and NightGlow occurs at Morgantown Mall.

To learn more about Balloons Over Morgantown, visit their website here, and their Facebook page here.

Have you ever been to the balloon festival? Feel free to comment below and tell us about your visit.

Are you looking for other adventures in the air? Check out this company that offers rides in WW II-era biplanes.

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