Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally

Experience The Magic Of Hot Air Balloons


Join us for a weekend filled with colorful hot air balloons and music. 

A spectacular experience awaits you with vibrant skies and enchanting views!

Event Date: August 1st & 2nd

Location: Hodag Country Fest
4270 River Rd
Rhinelander, WI

Balloon Event

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides

Walk-In Hot Air Balloon

Walk-In Hot Air Balloon – Walk inside an actual hot air balloon.  Feel the fabric that holds the balloon, basket and passengers safe in the air!


Tethered Hot Air Balloons – Experience  ballooning by going up approximately 50-100 feet in the air inside a hot air balloon that is safely anchored to the ground.  The basket has a side door for easy access.  The basket is handicap accessible but not wheelchair accessible.

Tethered Balloons Sponsored By:

Pilot: Steve Woller
Balloon: Shades
From: Lake Tomahawk, WI

Pilot: John Ross (Veteran)
Balloon: Shootin’ The Breeze
From: Appleton, WI

Pilot: Nick Stanko
Balloon: Air Force One
From: Austin, TX

Pilot: Tom Brown (Veteran)
Balloon: Whimsical
From: Plainwell, MI

Pilot: Dave Markowitz
Balloon: Wild Ride
From: Maryland, NY

Pilot: Ashley Belgarde
Balloon: Updog
From: Fitchburg, WI

Pilot: Dave Koenig
Balloon: Jim’s Joy
From: Menasha, WI 

Pilot: John Bullock
Balloon: Bubbles
From: Wausau, WI

Pilot: Mike Klawitter
Balloon: Wally
From: Hatley, WI

Pilot: Mike Klawitter
Balloon: Violet
From: Hatley, WI

Pilot: Don Dumke
Balloon: Flo
From: Florence, WI 

Pilot: Chris Keefe (Veteran)
Balloon: Nifty Gadget
From: Cross Plains, WI

Pilot: Pete Asp
Balloon: PH-TEU
From: Sullivan

Pilot: Tom Steinbock
Balloon: Fire Dog
From: Louisville, KY

Pilot: Rick Dillbeck
Balloon: Police Dog
From: Evenville, IN

Pilot: Eric Anderson
Balloon: Airic The Red
From: Oshkosh, WI

Pilot: Robert Foxenberg
Balloon: Tad Too High
From: Black Creek, WI

Pilot: Keith Kohtz
Balloon: A Little Twisted
From: Wayland, MI

Pilot: Mike Buckley
Balloon: Second Chance
From: Madison, WI

Pilot: Laura Barnes
Balloon: Raven’s Rhapsody
From: Oconomowoc, WI

Pilot: Nathan Dieringer
Balloon: Lone Star
From: Menasha, WI

Pilot: Zach Brandon (Veteran)
Balloon: Sundae Aloft
From: Winneconne, WI

Pilot: Chad Kerns (Veteran)
Balloon: N~Debt
From: Lincoln, IL

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