The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes hot air balloonists from across the country. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning*. Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night*. Watch the 2014 Official Video courtesy of Kane-Lee Media Productions.
Guests enjoy free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family. Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man’s best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers.
Grab a cone of homemade ice cream or delicious BBQ plate as you shop through an eclectic array of local crafters, artisans, and retailers. Many crafters provide onsite demonstrations, find a one of kind piece of art, or grab a souvenir to commemorate your visit.
Thursday, May 6 - Balloon Glow Kick Off Event - 5-8 p.m.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Park at OWA
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – DJ Patrick
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Balloon Glow (weather and wind permitting)
Friday, May 7 -Festival opens to public - 2-10 p.m.
2:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Festival Hours
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Park at OWA
4:00 pm – 6:30 -pm – Molly Thomas & the Rare Birds
7:30 pm – Tethered Rides, Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension begin (weather and wind permitting)
8:00 – 10:00 pm – Tobacco Rd. Band
Saturday, May 8 Festival open to public - 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
9:00 am – 10:30 pm – Festival Hours
9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors
11:00 am – 8:00 pm – The Park at OWA
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Dare Devil Dog Show in The Park
11:30 am – 11:45 am – Legends Sneak Peak and National Anthem
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Tobacco Rd. Band
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Legends Sneak Peak
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Magnolia Dance Company
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm – Comedian Mike Evans
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm – B Street Benny
7:30 pm – Tethered Rides, Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension begin (weather and wind permitting)
Sunday, May 9 - Festival open to public - 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Festival Hours
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors
11:00 am – 7:00 pm – The Park at OWA
12:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm – Dare Devil Dog Show in The Park
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Kirk Jay
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Roman Street
7:30 pm – Balloon Glow (weather and wind permitting)
* All balloon flights and displays are weather permitting. Winds must be less than 5 mph to safely inflate balloons on the festival grounds.