Prosser, WA

An annual family fun Balloon Rally, where hot air balloons float over the lower Yakima Valley.

Ballooning in Prosser started in 1991 when balloon pilot Ted Wirch came to town to give his in-laws a balloon ride. During Ted's flight over Prosser he realized just what a beautiful place Prosser really is. He decided there and then that he had to tell other balloonists about the great flying there was to be had in the skies over Prosser.

At the first official Great Prosser Balloon Rally, 11 hot air balloons graced the skies over Prosser. Now about 20 balloons attend the annual rally, which has taken place for more than 30 years.