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NWKayaking.com - Great Prosser Balloon Rally Weekend 7am Sept 25th-27th 2026

Paddle Prosser with NorthwestKayaking.com Sept 25th-27th Sun

Load up the Kayaks Canoes and Paddle Boards for Prosser, Washington at the end of September

  • "7AM Friday Sat and Sun" Weather Permitting Winds and Moisture have to be ideal for the balloons to fly safely and over the river.
  • Paddlers Launch at the Prosser Boat Launch 
  • Very Important to give the Balloons room to touch down.

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Paddle Prosser, Washington on the Yakima River

Great Prosser Balloon Rally Info

Visit the Great Prosser Balloon Rally Website and Facebook Page for the latest Balloon Rally updates !!

  • ProsserBalloonrally.org
  • Balloon Rally Facebook Page Updates

About the Yakima River in Prosser

Hot Air Balloons on the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington

Behind a dam in Prosser the Yakima River is very slow going just like a lake so very safe for anyone to enjoy.

  • Boat Launch is wide open with lots of parking Map Link 
  • Bathrooms across the street from the Boat Launch at Farrand Park


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Where to Stay overnight in Prosser?

Stay overnight in Prosser for the early morning 7am Balloon Rally Weekend Paddle


  • Wine Country RV Park - 5 minutes from the Boat Launch Facebook Page Map Link


  • Hotels are limited in Prosser also check for AirBnb Properties 
  • Best Western Horse Haven Hills - Website
  • Holiday Inn - Map 
  • Priceline Book Early Shop other local cities for cheaper rates 

Tour Prosser Wine Country

Some great places to see around Prosser with many Wineries to choose from

  • Airfield Estates 
  • Mercer Estates 
  • Evergreen Wines
  • Martinez & Martinez 

Other Great Things to see in the area

Some great places to see around the area while in Prosser and Tri Cities and Yakima

  • Schreiner Farms
  • City of Granger Dinosaurs

Kayaks Paddle Boards Canoes

It's a short paddle to where the Hot Air Balloons touch down on the water if the winds are moving the right direction to bring them over the river from the Prosser Airport nearby.

Great Local Food

Great Local Food

Great Local Food

Great food in Prosser from BBQ to Fine Dining


  • Neighbors BBQ - Close to the Boat Launch 
  • The Prosser House
  • Davy's Burger Ranch
  • Mexican Restaurants
  • Food Carts

Kayaking Vidoes from the Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Video by Volodymyr - My Seattle

The Prosser Balloon Rally is an annual event held in Prosser, Washington, a small town in the Yakima Valley. This event typically takes place in late September and draws crowds to witness a spectacular display of hot air balloons lifting off against the scenic backdrop of the region’s vineyards and rolling hills. The rally is a family-friendly event, offering multiple opportunities for people to view balloons launching at sunrise, attend balloon glows in the evenings, and sometimes even take rides.  

One of the unique experiences during the rally is the sight of kayakers paddling on the Yakima River while colorful hot air balloons float above them. The calm waters of the Yakima River, which flows through Prosser, offer a serene view of the balloons from below, providing kayakers a front-row seat to the stunning aerial display. This creates a picturesque scene with the river reflecting the vibrant colors of the balloons.  

The combination of hot air balloons, the natural beauty of the Yakima River, and the surrounding landscapes make the Prosser Balloon Rally a special occasion, with activities like kayaking offering an interactive and immersive way to enjoy the event. 

The Great Prosser Balloon Rally II 2022

By Evan Ruppert

Sept. 24, 2022 Prosser Wa as seen from the "Green Bridge." This is our 33rd annual event.  You can see from the crowd on the other bridge that we get quite a turn out.   Balloon rallies are just about the most fun you can have by getting up early in the morning to go stand around in the cold and stare up at the sky.   You'll like it! 

Prosser Balloon Rally - Northwest Journeys

PROSSER, WA. Prosser is a small town located between Yakima and Richland in Southeastern Washington. Although Prosser is quickly being recognized as the “birthplace of the Washington Wine industry”, the last full weekend in September brings all eyes to the sky. The Great Prosser Balloon Rally is a weekend long event full of activities, but the stars of the show are the vibrant and colorful balloons.  

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