Vendors & Performer Lineup

Friday, May 15 6pm - 10pm

Saturday, May 16 5am -3pm

Sunday, May 17 5am-10am

We are excited to present this special weekend entertainment and vendor fair to be held in Lampe Park alongside the balloon launches!

Local Vendors & Artisans


Food & Beverage

CV Flyte

Blanhir's Bakery & Cafe

Just Scones

Piqued Coffee

Craft Vendors

Bead Beauty by Christine

Nevada Cowgirl Creations

Michelle Mulligan Pottery

Lambchop & Schnooks

NV-US Silverworks

How Novel Co

Apron Strings & More

Underground Guitar Works

PJ's Pottery & PIx

Senior Helpers

Gaia Blends

Diving Into Art

Performer Booths

Sponsor Booths

Carson Tahoe Health

Carson Valley Health

Sierra View Equipment

Non-profit Booths

Kids Fishing Derby

Thank you to CV Flyte for coordinating all of these amazing vendors for this year’s Hot Air for Hope, Carson Valley Balloon Festival!!

2025 Schedule of Artists & Performers

Friday May 16th

5:45am - 6:00am: National Anthem, performed by the Pa Wa Lu Middle School Choir

Friday May 16th at “Fire It Up!”

6:30pm -9:30pm - Music by Moxy Ruckus

Saturday May 17th all day festival

5:54am - 6:00am: National Anthem performed by the Carson Valley Middle School Choir

6:30am - 9:15am: Morning in the Park, with music, trivia with prizes, arts and craft fair and more!

9:15am - 9:40am: Martial Arts Demonstration, performed by the students of Northwest Martial Arts

9:40am - 10:00am: TBA

10:00am - 10:15am: Prize Trivia. Test your knowledge of Hot Air Ballooning to win a prize!

10:15am - 11:00am: Aerial Arts Show, performed by the students of CBP Aerial Arts

11:00am - 11:15am: Prize Trivia. Test your knowledge of Hot Air Ballooning to win a prize!

11:15am - 12:00pm: Dance Show, performed by the students of the Dance Workshop

12:00pm - 12:15pm: Prize Trivia. Test your knowledge of Hot Air Ballooning to win a prize!

12:15pm - 1:00pm: Aerial & Dance Show, performed by the students of All About Dance

1:00pm - 1:15pm: Prize Trivia. Test your knowledge of Hot Air Ballooning to win a prize!

1:15pm - 1:40pm: Dance Fitness Demonstration, by SHINE Dance Fitness

1:40pm - 2:30pm: Line Dance Instruction with Nichell Tuesdee Parker. Public participation encouraged!

Sunday May 18th

5:45am - 6:00am: National Anthem, performed by Chris Casaceli and Will Casaceli

Thank you to the Cultural Arts Foundation of Douglas County for coordinating the performers!