​Hot air balloons fly only at sunrise or within an hour of sunset when winds are calm and predictable. Factors like heat thermals and atmospheric pressure also play a role in flight decisions.

Schedule Of Events:

3:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Festival Opens with Vendors: Food, Retail, Arts & Crafts
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Live Music by Vibe Irie*
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Meet & Greet
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free Balloon Artist across from Waffles R Wild
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free Lawn Games on the Island
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm - VIP Tent Only: Dinner available to VIP ticket holders
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free Kids Activities throughout Downtown OWA
4:00 pm – Until - Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display (weather & wind permitting)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Live Music by Cadie Calhoun
5:00 pm - Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
7:00 pm - Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - Live Music by Fly By Radio*
7:30 pm - Tethered Rides & Balloon Glow (weather & wind permitting)