Wayland BalloonFest

September 5th-6th, 2025

Wayland Balloonfest is held at Calkins Field in Wayland.

3755 S Division, Wayland, MI

This exciting two-day event will consist of a Kids Carnival, Car Show, Vendor Event, Live Music and of course Balloon Flights and a Balloon Glow! We will have Food Trucks and a Meet and Greet with the pilots as well!

September 5th-6th, 2025

Wayland Balloonfest is held at Calkins Field in Wayland.

3755 S Division, Wayland, MI

This exciting two-day event will consist of a Kids Carnival, Car Show, Vendor Event, Live Music and of course Balloon Flights and a Balloon Glow! We will have Food Trucks and a Meet and Greet with the pilots as well!

Know before you go!

Balloon flights and displays are weather dependent, taking place only when conditions permit.

About Us

In 2007, I lost my mom—my best friend—to suicide after her long battle with Bipolar Disorder. The grief was overwhelming, and at the time, I didn’t fully understand what she had been going through. A friend encouraged me to attend a local suicide prevention walk, and it became a turning point in my healing. That day, I realized I wasn’t alone, and I made it my mission to ensure others knew they weren’t alone either.

What started with small fundraising events grew into something much bigger. I launched my nonprofit, 4 One 2 Cares, to give back to our local community. One evening, while watching hot air balloons float over our home, my family and I were inspired to bring that joy to others—and the Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest was born. Our goal was simple: bring people together, spread hope, and remind everyone that it’s okay not to be okay. We’re in this together—one day at a time.

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