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Sat & Sun, August 30-31

home_01 Ripon's 9th annual Color The Skies Hot Air Balloon & Kite Show is coming back to Mistlin Sports Park this August, over Labor Day Weekend! Saturday & Sunday, August 30-31, 2014 (6am - 4pm)! Color The Skies will be packed with exciting activities. See the schedule for a full list of entertainment, vendors and more!

Rise.Shine.Give.RUN.

home_02 5K & 10K runs will start at 8 am. The Children's Fun Run (1/4 mile) will begin at 9:30 am. All runners will receive medals with cash prizes for the overall Male and Female winners of the 5K and 10K. To register for the Rise.Shine.Give.RUN. online (until 8/28/14): www.Active.com  Or simply click here to print: Download the RUN. Registration Form

Kite Show

home_03 Synchronized kite flying experts and candy dropping from the sky will thrill the entire family during the afternoon kite shows! Kids can participate in kite races and flying with assistance from kite enthusiasts! Kites will be available for purchase or bring your own. Let's go fly a kite!

Our Mission

home_04 Over sixty years ago, five young mothers from the Fresno Area, set out to raise enough money to have a hospital just for children. They relied on their family, friends and community to reach their goal. Since then, the hospital has grown, as well as the need. Read More

  • Buy Tickets Here!


  • Carnival and Fun Activities

    The Fun & Games Carnival will include: Super Slide Zip Line Rock Wall Tea Cups Bounce Houses Jousting and more.... A super fun activity for all ages is the WOW Balls Get inside larger than life bubbles and try your balance in a 3,000 gallon pool! Also, be sure to visit KAT Country for prize giveaways!


  • Savemart Supermarket’s Fresh Farmer’s Market

    Peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, nuts and more will be available at the Farmer’s Market.


  • Stay at Our Preferred Hotel!


    (On Bangs Ave in Modesto)

  • A Special Thank You

    Soroptimist International of Ripon generously donated the money to make it possible for the Chuggabug Train to come to Color the Skies.


  • PLEASE make your amazon purchases through our AmazonSmile link!!
    5% of your purchase will be donated to Color The Skies!
  • Sleep Train has joined forces with local foster care non-profit partners and our communities in an effort to help California foster kids. We will have a collection box located next to the Color The Skies Information Tent.

Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival, Saturday & Sunday, August 30th-31st, 2014

Color The Skies is a nonprofit organization located in Ripon with a mission to raise awareness and financial support for Children’s Hospital Central California and other programs that benefit our youth here in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. We work hand-in-hand with the community, students and business owners to bring Color The Skies Hot Air Balloon & Kite Festival to Ripon every Labor Day Weekend. Our grassroots effort is making a difference in the lives of children throughout Central California.

Mistlin Sports Park

Ripon, CA