17th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival has a new home!

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Hot Air Balloon Festival OWA

For the first time in 17 years, this iconic Gulf Coast tradition has been relocated due to an increase in visitors year after year. OWA is proud to welcome the festival to their state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA Blvd!

Presented by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival welcomes more than 40 hot air balloonists from across the country to light up the green space at OWA. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County in the heart of Foley on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at dawn & dusk. The Festival kicks off on Thursday, May 6th with a balloon glow from 6-8pm.

This family-friendly event has something for everyone! Now that it's being held at OWA, guests will have the opportunity to take advantage of the expansive array of amenities that OWA has to offer! Enjoy delicious restaurants, unique retail shopping options, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA, it’s themed amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions. Traditional festival activities will also be added throughout the property during the festival weekend featuring children’s activities, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, balloons in flight, artisan and food vendors, live music, and more! For a small fee, use of the VIP area gives you a place to eat, rest, and enjoy the fellowship!

Where: OWA | Foley, AL.

When: See below for dates & times

May 6th:

Downtown OWA Shops & Dining – 11am Until

Balloon Glow Kickoff Event – 5-8pm

DJ Patrick – 5-8pm 

Balloon Glow – 7:30-8pm

May 7th 

Festival Hours – 2-10pm

All Festival Vendors Open – 2-9pm

Downtown OWA Shops & Dining – 11am Until

LifeSouth Blood Mobile – 12-6pm

Kids Inflatables – 2-9pm

Pony & Camel Rides – 2-9pm

Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds – 4-6:30 

Tethered Rides & Balloon Glow – 7:30pm

Tabacco Rd. Band – 8-10pm

May 8th: 

Festival Hours – 9am-10:30pm

Downtown OWA Shopping & Dining – 11am Until

Dare Devil Dog Show – 11am, 1pm, 3pm

LifeSouth Blood Mobile – 11am-5pm

Legends In Concert Sneak Peek – 11:30am 

Tobacco Rd. Band – 12-2pm 

Kids Inflatables – 12-9pm

Pony & Camel Rides – 12-9:30pm

Legends In Concert Sneak Peek – 2:30pm 

Magnolia Dance Company – 3-4pm

Comedian Brad Tassel – 5-5:45pm

B Street Benny – 7-10:30pm 

Tethered Rides & Balloon Glow – 7:30pm

May 9th 

Festival Hours – 9am-10:30pm

Downtown OWA Shopping & Dining – 11am Until

Dare Devil Dog Show – 12pm, 3pm, 5pm.

LifeSouth Blood Mobile – 12-6pm

Kirk Jay – 12-2pm 

Kids Inflatables – 12-8pm

Pony & Camel Rides – 12-7pm

Roman Street – 3-6pm 

Balloon Glow – 7:30pm

Admission: Festival admission is free with select activities available for an additional charge.

For more information about the Gulf Coast Balloon Festival, click here.

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