About Autumn Aloft
Around 40 years ago, Park City resident Gene Moser and a group of local hot air balloon pilots set out to create the classiest Hot Air Balloon festival in the world. Their idea was to create a balloon festival that reflected the free-spirited, anything-goes exuberance of Park City; Autumn Aloft was the brainchild of these passionate balloonists.
Before long, Autumn Aloft had outgrown its original ideation as it garnered national and international media coverage and interest from balloon pilots across the world. If you are a long-time Park City resident, you probably remember the Autumn Aloft? It is sure to bring a smile to your face. If you are a newer resident, I’m sure you can imagine the delight…just think of the last time you saw a few Hot Air balloons floating across the horizon. Now, imagine 20.
Autumn Aloft was revived in 2014 thanks to the hard work and dedication of a small organizing committee; committee chair and Park City business owner Monty Coates, Park City Chamber/Bureau VP of Special Events Bob Kollar, the Historic Park City Alliance, Balllonmeister Mike Bauwens and event and marketing consultant Meisha Ross worked tirelessly year-round for nine years to organize, promote and manage the event.
Longtime event organizer Meisha Ross stepped down from the role of event manager after the 2022 event. Following Ross’ departure, the Historic Park City Alliance and committee chair Monty Coates explored several options to replace the event manager or find a new organization to host the event. The searches for a new event manager and organizational hosts were both unsuccessful.
Before long, Autumn Aloft had outgrown its original ideation as it garnered national and international media coverage and interest from balloon pilots across the world. If you are a long-time Park City resident, you probably remember the Autumn Aloft? It is sure to bring a smile to your face. If you are a newer resident, I’m sure you can imagine the delight…just think of the last time you saw a few Hot Air balloons floating across the horizon. Now, imagine 20.
Autumn Aloft was revived in 2014 thanks to the hard work and dedication of a small organizing committee; committee chair and Park City business owner Monty Coates, Park City Chamber/Bureau VP of Special Events Bob Kollar, the Historic Park City Alliance, Balllonmeister Mike Bauwens and event and marketing consultant Meisha Ross worked tirelessly year-round for nine years to organize, promote and manage the event.
Longtime event organizer Meisha Ross stepped down from the role of event manager after the 2022 event. Following Ross’ departure, the Historic Park City Alliance and committee chair Monty Coates explored several options to replace the event manager or find a new organization to host the event. The searches for a new event manager and organizational hosts were both unsuccessful.