Walla Walla Balloon Stampede 2025. The walla walla balloon stampede returns to mother’s day weekend to celebrate its 50th year. Ballooning enthusiasts take to the skies during the 44th annual walla walla balloon stampede.

For more than 40 stampedes, shari and her pilot husband, tim, have traveled from western oregon and risen before the sun to launch their hot air balloon in walla walla. The festival takes place in the beautiful walla walla.