Flag City BalloonFest is coming back August 12 – 14, 2022.

Want to fly in a hot air balloon?  Tethered rides are available for $20 – no reservations required.  Full balloon rides are available for $250 per person, purchase flights here!

Friday | Saturday | Sunday

Friday

7 a.m. – Balloon Media Flight* -(Fly Out of Emory Adams Park)
3 p.m. – Midnight – Entertainment District & Beer tent open
4 – 8 p.m. – Kids Fair (inflatables, carnival games and more) Ticket sales for kids’ fair activities close at 7:30 pm
4 – 9 p.m. – Nonprofit Showcase Event Tent
4 – 11 p.m. – Food Vendors Open
4:30 – 8:30 p.m. – Let Your Dreams Take Flight Craft Show
5 – 9 p.m. – Jungle Island Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
                       Helicopter Rides, $35, no registration required
5 – 10 p.m. – Veterans’ Tent
6 – 9 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides, $20 – no reservation required!
6:30 p.m. – Balloon Flight* – (Mass launch from Emory Adams Park)
7 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
9 p.m. – Hot Air Balloon Illumination*, Purchase Tickets for the Glow Encounter!
9:45 p.m. – Fireworks
10 p.m. – Midnight – Electrik Circus performing in the Entertainment Area

All times are approximate and subject to change.

Interested volunteers or sponsors can learn more here.

Interested vendors can find the applications here.