Flag City BalloonFest will take place at Emory Adams Park August 11-13.

Saturday Schedule | Sunday Schedule

Friday 
7 a.m., Balloon Media Flight (Fly Out of Emory Adams Park)
4 – 8 p.m., Kids Fair Open
Inflatables, carnival games, and more.  Ticket sales close at 7:30 p.m.
4 – 9 p.m., Nonprofit Showcase Event Tent Open
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, and Helicopter Rides open/available
5 – 10 p.m., Veterans’ Tent open
5 p.m. – Midnight, Entertainment District & Beer Tent Open
6 – 9 p.m., Tethered Balloon Rides $20, no reservations required 
6:30 p.m., Opening Ceremony and Balloon Flight (Mass Launch from Emory Adams Park)
7 – 9 p.m., Live Music: The Cherry Bombs
9 p.m., Hot Air Balloon Illumination
9:30 p.m., Fireworks
10 p.m. – Midnight, Live Music: Kodebreaker

Glow Encounter Experience tickets may be purchased here for a VIP seat

Interested volunteers or sponsors can learn more here.

Interested vendors can find the applications here.

All times are approximate and subject to change

Balloon Flights are weather dependent.  Please keep in mind that the weather on the ground is not indicative of the weather in the air and unfortunately flights must be cancelled for the safety of the pilots and riders.  Please visit Flag City BalloonFest’s facebook page for the most up-to-date information