Montana Balloon Sculpture Festival 

Schedule of Events

Schedule subject to change, please check back later for complete list of events.
Friday, October 20th, 2023

Downtown Helena Walking Mall

Starting at 5pm

Balloon Sculptures on Display!

20 Custom Designed Balloon Sculptures will be on Display on the Helena Walking Mall and at various participating locations.

Evening Time TBD

Band @ Ten Mile Creek Brewery

Kick off the event with music!

6pm

Artist Led Walk

Meet at the library to take a guided tour of the balloon sculptures with Sauter Balloons.

Saturday, October 21st, 2023

Downtown Helena Walking Mall

All Day

Balloon Sculptures on Display!

20 Custom Designed Balloon Sculptures will be on Display on the Helena Walking Mall and at arious participating locations.

11am

Artist Led Walk

Meet at the library to take a guided tour of the balloon sculptures with Sauter Balloons.

4pm

Quick Twist Competition @ Performance Sq.

Neil from Sauter Balloons, and Nathaniel from Balloons, Balloons, Balloons of Helena will compete in a 15 minute live twisting competition, while artist Tim Holmes completes a painting.  We'll auction off the creations, and who ever receives the most money for their favorite charity will be the winner.

5pm

Balloon Twisting Class

Learn the basics of balloon twisting, so that you can help build next year's event

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

Helena Walking Mall 

9am-5pm

Balloon Sculptures on Display!

1pm

Artist Led Walk

Meet at the library to take a guided tour of the balloon sculptures with Sauter Balloons.

5pm

Raffle Drawing/Awards

Win prizes, find out which sculpture raised the most money for their non-profit organization!

6pm

Balloon Popping Party!

The most fun event clean up ever!  Help us pop and properly dispose of the balloons.

October 20-22, Downtown, Helena, MT

406-437-3539