Volunteers / Crew

The Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc. would like to invite you, your family and friends to be a part of our exciting US National Championships and FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship by volunteering your help and support on the Balloon Crew and or Event Crew.

BALLOON CREW: We Want You… to be crew!

Have you ever spotted a Hot Air Balloon in the sky and say “Let’s Go,” get in the car and the chase is on? Well here’s your chance to get the whole “Chase” experience by volunteering to be part of a Balloon Team, by volunteering to be on the crew.

“Crewing” is a wonderful opportunity to meet great people and be a part of a Team. As crew, you will be there through it all (set-up, chase, landings, social events, Balloon Glows…) you will know where your team is launching from and will know exactly where they land. You will enjoy the majesty of ballooning first hand (and make new friends in the process, what a bonus!).

So you say “I have never done that before”. Not a problem! Rest assured, all pilots needing crew offer OJT. That’s right “On The Job training.” Each Pilot will instruct you of his or her needs and your tasks/duties.

We ask a few things from you.

1. Make as firm a commitment as possible.
2. Be prepared for the weather.
3. Be prepared to get involved. Meet new people and make new friends.
4. Be safe and most of all...
   HAVE FUN!!

So call the family, call your friend’s even call the neighbors. Fill in the volunteering form and come on out and play. It’s hands on excitement for all. We have opportunities abound!

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EVENT CREW: Many exciting activities take place as part of the fest including Social; Events, Balloon Glows, attending the Entrance Gates, Awards Banquet and all rely on the enthusiastic energy of volunteers that set up, serve food, patrol safety & security issues, clean up, be an aid to visitors as example. Sign Up Now

OFFICIALS:  Have a taste for the official, precision, drop down dedication to having fun and keeping the rules intact?   Click to read about the Officials who eagerly want your help.   Sign Up Now

We hope you will consider contacting us via the form below, e-mail or phone 1-800-397-2240 for more information. 

Thank you!

We would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers, past and present, for their generous giving of time and energy. We couldn't have done it without you.
We wish you a very special happy holiday.
              - Holiday Balloon Fest, Inc.