Sky High Art, Charly Markert's Painted Balloons

03/08/2026

Thank you to IBA for allowing the Markert’s the opportunity to share a bit of Charlie’s legacy!

03/08/2026

Charlie was honored in Albuquerque!

02/02/2026

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A career as a billboard pictorial artist paved the way into the niche of hot air balloon painting.

01/27/2026

One of Charlie Markert’s most popular masterpieces!

www.TheHotAirBalloonExperience.com

https://youtu.be/SOBHoNdjxiE try

The Western Spirit is an American hot air balloon. The model is Aerostar S60A made by Aerostar International Inc, USA. The footage of this beautiful balloon...

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎨🖌️

10/21/2025

Big Top!

10/18/2025

Charlie’s, Western Spirit carried the flag this morning!

10/12/2025

Jodi Markert & Tim Markert

04/16/2025

🎈 HELP WANTED: JOIN OUR HOT AIR BALLOON CREW! 🎈
Adventure. Sunrise. Sunset. Free Balloon Rides. Need we say more?

LOCATED: Help launch balloons in the peaceful countryside just outside of Minneapolis / St. Paul (Twin Cities), Minnesota.

We’re on the hunt for awesome, reliable, and adventure-loving people to join our hot air balloon ground crew! This is your chance to be part of something magical — helping launch and land hot air balloons during the most beautiful parts of the day.

🌅 WHEN?

One hour before sunrise OR

Two hours before sunset

Each flight takes about three hours total

🗓️ Weekday availability is especially needed!

🎁 PERKS:

FREE BALLOON RIDES! 🎉

Breathtaking views, fresh air, and the ultimate stories to tell

Fun, friendly team atmosphere

Learn a unique and exciting skill

✅ REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 16 or older

All physical abilities welcome – there’s something for everyone to do!

No experience? No problem! We’ll train you on the spot.

If you love sunrises, sunsets, and a bit of adventure — come fly with us (literally)!

📩 Interested? Reach out now and get ready to soar!

🎈 HELP WANTED: JOIN OUR HOT AIR BALLOON CREW! 🎈
Adventure. Sunrise. Sunset. Free Balloon Rides. Need we say more?

We’re on the hunt for awesome, reliable, and adventure-loving people to join our hot air balloon ground crew! This is your chance to be part of something magical — helping launch and land hot air balloons during the most beautiful parts of the day.

🌅 WHEN?

One hour before sunrise OR

Two hours before sunset

Each flight takes about three hours total

🗓️ Weekday availability is especially needed!

🎁 PERKS:

FREE BALLOON RIDES! 🎉

Breathtaking views, fresh air, and the ultimate stories to tell

Fun, friendly team atmosphere

Learn a unique and exciting skill

✅ REQUIREMENTS:

Must be 16 or older

All physical abilities welcome – there’s something for everyone to do!

No experience? No problem! We’ll train you on the spot.

If you love sunrises, sunsets, and a bit of adventure — come fly with us (literally)!

📩 Interested? Reach out now and get ready to soar!
www.MinnesotaBalloonRides.com