Once again, experimental balloon and airship enthusiasts are invited to gather at Post Mills Airport for the 2026 Meeting of the Experimental Balloon and Airship Association. The event will run for 3 days, with official balloon launches (weather permitting) taking place Friday PM, Saturday AM and PM, and Sunday AM. AM launch time is around 6AM. PM launch time is around 6PM. Other activities and general socializing will take place throughout the day. Parking and admission for spectators is FREE. On-site accommodations are available upon request and camping is available on site for a small fee.

To see photos from past events, please visit our gallery.

For Balloonists: No RSVP is required, but always welcome via email (PMAVermont@gmail.com). Participating balloons Must Be Homebuilt Experimental Designs, as we celebrate the unique art and engineering of these flying machines. Please find more information in our official event briefing. Find a redzone map here but check back closer to the event for the most updated version.