# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival Joplin, Mo returns Aug. 28-30th 2026??

Three days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor's market, live music and so much more. Follow Route 66 Balloon Festival FB and event pages for more details!

Partners:
Visit Joplin
Missouri Southern State Univ.

Title Sponsors:
LTA Promotions
Soar Kites & Events
Ballards Campground & RV Park
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/centennial-rt66-balloon-festival-joplin-mo/200030489031840
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals, air-shows
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31701

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Joplin
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Missouri Southern State University
- **lat**: 37.095983771429
- **long**: -94.462008062371
- **full address**: Missouri Southern State University, 898 Southern View Dr, Joplin, MO 64801, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4a2acafc90f8a549e039c51f1900486aa6ac23be1c46cc82e4e1009357259945-rimg-w962-h492-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787531661

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO being held?
  - **A:** Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Missouri Southern State University, 898 Southern View Dr, Joplin, MO 64801, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO?
  - **A:** Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO is organized by Route 66 Balloon Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Joplin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 31,700+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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