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Sky Fest 2026 Brings Hot Air Balloons to Sand Hollow Resort
Southern Utah's Sky Fest returns February 7 at Sand Hollow Resort with morning balloon launches, evening glow dinner, and red rock backdrop photography opportunities.
January 28, 2026 — Sky Fest 2026 returns to Sand Hollow Resort in Hurricane on February 7, bringing hot air balloons, fine dining, and spectacular visual displays to one of Southern Utah's most stunning resort settings.
The festival transforms the Sand Hollow Resort Golf Course into a celebration of flight set against the region's iconic red rock landscape. Morning sessions feature hot air balloon launches that fill the horizon with color and movement, while the evening Glow Dinner offers a unique dining experience with tethered balloons illuminated after dark.
Morning and Evening Experiences
Sky Fest offers two distinct experiences within a single day. The morning program begins at 7:00 AM with balloon inflation and launches as the sun rises over the desert landscape. Photographers and spectators can watch as colorful balloons ascend against the red rock formations that define Southern Utah's visual identity.
The evening Glow Dinner transitions the festival into a nighttime spectacle. Tethered balloons are inflated and illuminated with periodic burner blasts, creating dramatic light displays against the darkening sky. The dinner component pairs the visual spectacle with cuisine, ambient lighting, and an atmosphere unlike any other dining experience in the region.
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Balloon Festivals in Southern Utah
Sky Fest joins the growing calendar of balloon events in the St. George area, which has become a destination for hot air balloon enthusiasts drawn by the region's favorable winter weather and dramatic landscape. The Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Festival at Staheli Family Farm in January and Sky Fest in February provide back-to-back opportunities to experience hot air ballooning in Southern Utah.
Planning Your Visit
Sand Hollow Resort is located in Hurricane, approximately 20 minutes from downtown St. George. Early arrival is recommended for morning launches, as the best viewing positions fill quickly. Dress in layers for the early morning chill that gives way to comfortable afternoon temperatures. Cameras with zoom lenses capture the best balloon photographs.
For ticket information and the full event schedule, visit the Sky Fest event listing on the SGWOM events page or the Sand Hollow Resort website.
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Staheli Family Farm
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A six-generation family farm offering seasonal attractions including corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hot air balloon festivals, and private event venue rentals in Washington, Utah.
(435) 673-4096
3400 S Washington Fields Rd
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Staheli Family Farm
Arts & Entertainment • Washington
Staheli Family Farm near St. George, Utah hosts seasonal events including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, Christmas lights, haunted fields, and family farm activities.
(435) 879-9660
3351 S Washington Fields Rd
