2023 rally
September 1 through September 4
The World’s fifth highest rated balloon festival is at Memorial Park near downtown Colorado Springs. There will be upwards of 100 balloons on the grounds on Labor Day, September 4, 2023. Colorado Springs also offers predawn and post sundown activities. Below is a list of links to suggest a few. We will continue to add links as we go along.
2023 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
We suggest you bring your toad for your ability to drive around town. You could also rent a car. Or, you could hitch a ride with someone who has transportation. We have been looking at private transportation at $100 per person and up.
2023 Labor Day Lift Off - Paid Parking - Parking Passes are on sale now. For alternative parking at the festival, we suggest you park on a side street.
Campground #1: Our official choice. Peak RV Resort - 719-452-8853; 2015 Aerotech Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Staci or Terri will take your name and call you 90 days out. Personally, if you have not heard from them by 6/2/23, YOU call them. They take reservations three months out.
Campground #2: Falcon/Colorado Springs NE Holiday KOA - 719-508-9332; 14010 Judge Orr Road, Peyton, CO 80831, east of Colorado Springs. This is a brand new KOA and still in construction; although, they are taking reservations now. It will be very nice when finished. They take reservations three months out.
Campground #3: Falcon Meadow RV Campground - 719-495-2694; 11150 US Hwy 24. Peyton, CO 80831, east of Colorado Springs. This campground has been there forever, and will be the least expensive. They will take reservations now.
