{"id":417947,"date":"2026-07-30T12:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/417947\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:49:10","slug":"over-20-hot-air-balloons-will-take-over-californias-skies-this-fall-for-a-2-day-festival-just-3-hours-from-l-a-and-admission-is-completely-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/417947\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 20 hot air balloons will take over California\u2019s skies this fall for a 2-day festival just 3 hours from L.A. \u2014 and admission is completely free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clovisfest-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" alt=\"Clovisfest (1)\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to go through <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/things-to-do-lax-airport-layover\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/things-to-do-lax-airport-layover\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">LAX<\/a> and catch a flight to Cappadocia to witness one of the most mesmerizing air shows you can get. This fall, the skies above this beloved city will come alive with hot air balloons at sunrise as this beloved community festival brings together balloon launches, live entertainment, food, and <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/california-los-angeles-ventura-county-fair-2026\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/california-los-angeles-ventura-county-fair-2026\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">local vendors.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking place September 26, 2026, the <a href=\"https:\/\/modules.clovischamber.com\/events\/details\/51st-annual-clovisfest-hot-air-balloon-fun-fly-2630\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/modules.clovischamber.com\/events\/details\/51st-annual-clovisfest-hot-air-balloon-fun-fly-2630\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">51st Annual ClovisFest &amp; Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly<\/a> at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds is a <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/free-things-to-do-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/free-things-to-do-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">free two-day celebration<\/a> where visitors can watch morning balloon lift-offs while exploring one of California\u2019s biggest fall gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>What to expect at ClovisFest 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival kicks off with one of its most memorable moments: hot air balloons launching at first light from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds. Visitors can watch the balloons float above the Central Valley before spending the day enjoying the rest of the festivities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights include:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf88 Hot air balloon launches: Watch colorful balloons take flight during the early morning hours, weather permitting.<br \/>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f 12 blocks of vendors: Browse handmade crafts, local goods, and unique finds throughout Old Town Clovis.<br \/>\ud83c\udfb6 Live entertainment and food: Enjoy performances, festival eats, and activities throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/weekend-things-to-do-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_internal\">weekend.<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Family-friendly activities: A relaxed fall outing with plenty to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-things-to-do-with-children-in-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/best-things-to-do-with-children-in-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_internal\">for all ages.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How to get to Clovisfest from L.A.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clovisfest_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-146172\"  \/>Via visit Fresno.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located about <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/fonts-point-grand-canyon-of-california\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/fonts-point-grand-canyon-of-california\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_internal\">3 hours from the city,<\/a> Clovis makes for a doable weekend road trip for Angelenos looking to swap city views for open skies and autumn scenery. By car, simply take CA-99 north toward Fresno County and follow signs for Clovis. Here are some tips before you go:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Check the forecast: Balloon launches depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/southern-california-heat-wave-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/southern-california-heat-wave-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_internal\">weather conditions,<\/a> especially wind.<br \/>\u23f0 Arrive early: The best chance to catch the balloons in the sky is during the morning launch.<br \/>\ud83d\ude97 Plan for crowds: Popular festival hours can bring extra traffic around Old Town Clovis and the Rodeo Grounds.<br \/>\u2728 Mark your calendars: September 26, 2026. Whether you\u2019re looking for a fall day trip or a unique weekend adventure, ClovisFest offers a free chance to watch hot air balloons soar above California\u2019s skies.<\/p>\n<p>A fall tradition filled with balloons and small-town charm<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClovisFest began in 1975 as a community celebration organized around Old Town Clovis, when the city\u2019s historic district was transformed into a gathering place for local businesses, artisans, and residents. More than five decades later, the festival has grown into a sprawling annual event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You don\u2019t have to go through LAX and catch a flight to Cappadocia to witness one of the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":417948,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[48,52,51,47,50,49],"class_list":["post-417947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=417947"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417947\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/417948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=417947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=417947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=417947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}