I don't know how many balloons go up, there has to be at lest 50, they litter the whole town in the mornings. I got woke up by one of the burners this morning lighting up just above my house. I tried to show Denny but he doesn't look up! It's so cool, I will be heading down this weekend for more pictures! It's the 'second largest' balloon festival in the country but absolutely tiny compared to the biggest :)