Hot-air balloons
Artist-designed balloons for private flights and event glows
The Hot Air Balloon Experience
This balloon provider highlights artwork by Charles Markert on its envelopes, alongside private flights, group flights and on-location event tethers or static displays. The three formats let an event use the balloon without pretending every display includes a ride.
Current location note / listed area: Minnesota; western Wisconsin; Tucson, AZ; additional locations by inquiry only
Operations are seasonal across the stated regions; confirm exact location and date. Free flight, tether and static display are distinct products. The homepage has a test-event calendar entry, so use direct inquiry rather than treating that entry as a confirmed public date. Weather and site approval apply.
Public-source research · 2026-10-29 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.
- Minnesota · explicit-onsite
Official heading explicitly says seasonally flying Minnesota and offers private/event balloon services.
- Wisconsin · explicit-onsite
Official heading explicitly says seasonally flying western Wisconsin, with private flights and event tethers.
- Arizona · explicit-onsite
Official heading explicitly says seasonal Tucson, Arizona operations; no statewideArizona claim.