18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Event Times

• Thursday, May 12, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Friday, May 13, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Admission: Free

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the schedule of events for the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.

The most recent festival this past May recorded significant growth with our location moving to OWA, and the committee is eagerly preparing for an even bigger and better festival in 2022.

The family-friendly event has activities for everyone! Festival admission is free with select activities available for an additional charge. Guests will enjoy the expansive amenities of OWA including various restaurants, unique retail shopping choices, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA – its themed amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions to experience.

Traditional festival activities will also be added throughout the property during the festival weekend featuring children’s activities, artesian and food vendors, live music, and (weather permitting) tethered balloon rides, balloon glow, and balloons in flight!

More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies in the heart of Foley. Balloons fly at dawn and dusk each day, wind and weather permitting. Three off-site shuttle locations will be available at Tanger Outlets, Liberty Church and Irwin Square. Park off-site and ride the shuttle for free to beat the traffic! Shuttles run from 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm on Friday and from 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm on Saturday.

For a small fee, use of the VIP area gives you a place to eat, rest, and enjoy the fellowship!

For more information or to purchase tickets and signature merchandise please go to www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com or visitowa.com.

Thursday, May 12

• 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Festival open to the public

• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Yeah, Probably

• 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - The Tip Tops

• 7:30 pm - Balloon Glow begins

Friday, May 13

• 11:00 am to 10:00 pm - Festival open to the public

• 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Gypsy Spark

• 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo at Meet and Greet Tent

• 1:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Legends Sneak Peek

• 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm - Jenna McClelland

• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display (weather permitting)

• 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Hot Air Balloon Pilots at Meet and Greet Tent

• 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Southern Approach

• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Miss Alabama, Lauren Bradford at Meet and Greet Tent

• 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - 56 Low

• 7:30 pm - Tethered Rides and Balloon Glow begin (weather permitting)

• 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Miles Flatt Band

Saturday, May 14

• 11:00 am to 10:00 pm - Festival open to the public

• 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo at Meet and Greet Tent

• 11:30 am to 11:45 am - Legends Sneak Peek and National Anthem

• 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm - Poarch Creek Pow Wow Club & Tribal Dancers

• 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Mario Mena Band

• 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display (weather permitting)

• 2:30 pm to 2:45 pm - Legends Sneak Peek

• 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Hot Air Balloon Pilots at Meet and Greet Tent

• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - DJ Tim Brown

• 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Kirk Jay

• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Miss Alabama, Lauren Bradford at Meet and Greet Tent

• 7:30 pm - Tethered Rides and Balloon Glow begin (weather permitting)

• 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm - Velcro Pygmies

It is important to note that hot air balloons are extremely weather dependent and flight/glow times may be delayed. Balloons are only visible at dusk and dawn, weather permitting.

For the complete list of activities, visit gulfcoastballoonfestival.com/schedule.