Centralia Balloon Fest is one of the largest events in southern Illinois, and we are back for the 36th year of 35 hot air balloons, live entertainment, and over 100 food and craft vendors. This family-friendly event takes place in Centralia, IL at Foundation Park, a 300-acre nature park.
$10 Cash Only Daily Admission on Friday & Saturday.
Free Admission on Sunday (Free Family Fun Day)
Free admission to kids 2 years or younger.
PRE-SALE ADMISSION - $10 WRISTBAND
Wristbands are good for BOTH Friday & Saturday. Wristbands MUST be worn on wrist for park entry.
Park hours and activities will be updated as they become available:
**Main Balloon Events in the park are scheduled for Friday & Saturday evening**
**All Balloon events are weather dependent, please follow the Facebook page for the latest updates, all events are a go unless stated otherwise**
- FRIDAY, August 15 -
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (ALL BALLOONS FLY)
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: "Porta Party DJ"
- SATURDAY, August 16 -
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: TBA
5:30pm - POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm - Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm -Headlining Entertainment: "As You Were" US Army Rock Band
- SUNDAY, August 17 -
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day FREE Family Fun Day
Kids Activities - TBA
12:00pm-3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm - Live Musical Entertainment
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Races
4:00pm - Boat Race Winners and Car Show Winners Announced
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
For more information, visit our website:
https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest
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