Centralia Balloon Fest @ Centralia Foundation Park – Centralia, IL
August 16th, 2024 – August 18th, 2024

Mark your Calendars for August 16-17-18, 2024!

This 3-day hot air balloon festival in Centralia, IL. is a family-friendly event where you can experience being up close with hot air balloons! Join us for hot air balloons, live music, craft vendors, food vendors, and much more!

Admission is just $5 a person for the whole weekend. Pre-order your wristbands now to save time at the gates!

All balloon events are weather permitting so follow our Facebook page for the latest updates. We will be sharing all of the details there as they become available.

For more information, visit: https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest

Friday, August 16
(Park Hours 3:00pm – 10:00pm)
3:00pm – 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: Taylor Made – A Tribute to Taylor Swift

Saturday, August 17
(Park Hours 3:00pm – 10:00pm)
3:00pm – Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose
5:30pm – POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm – Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm – Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm – Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin

Sunday, August 18
(Park Hours 12:00pm – 6:00pm)
All Day Free Family Fun Day Kids Activities – Selfie Scavenger Hunt – Photo Opportunities – Costumed Characters!!
12:00pm-3:00pm – Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm – Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer
1:00pm-4:00pm – Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
2:00pm – Cardboard Boat Races for Business Class and Pilot Class
3:00pm – Cardboard Boat Races for Traditional Class (In-Park Building)
5:30pm – Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)