15th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival welcomes more than 30 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.

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, from country to rock and roll. 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. And don't forget about the Carnival!

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.

Balloon Festival merchandise, weekend parking passes and carnival ride tickets (at a lower cost) can be purchased in advance on their website.

Admission is Free.

May 3rd Schedule

2:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Carnival open to public

2:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors open

2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm – Disconnected K9 Dog Show

5:00 pm – Dusk – Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display

5:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies followed by Miles Flat Band

7:30 pm – Tethered Rides,  Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension begin (weather and wind permitting)

8:00 – 10:00 pm – Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

May 4th Schedule

9:00 am – 10:00 pm – Carnival open to public

9:00 am – 9:00 pm – Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors open

9:30 am – 11:00 am – Christina Christian

10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm – Disconnected K9 Dog Show

11:30 am – 1:30 pm – The Defrosters

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Elvis Remembered 

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Yeah Probably

5:00 pm – Dusk – Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display

7:30 pm – Tethered Rides, Balloon Glow and Mass Ascension begin (weather and wind permitting)

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Werewolf the Legendary 80s Cover Band