​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:

10:00 am – 9:30 pm - Festival Opens with vendors: Food, Retail, Arts & Crafts [NOTE: Vendors will close at 9 PM]
11:00 am – 2:00 pm - Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Meet & Greet
11:30 am - Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
1:00 pm - OWA Theater Showcase
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm - Interactive Hot Air Balloon Display (weather & wind permitting)
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free Glitter Tattoos across from Waffles R Wild
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Free Lawn Games on the Island
2:00 pm - OWA Theater Showcase
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm - Hot Air Balloon Pilots Meet & Greet
3:00 pm - Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Live Music by The BIG Reveal
4:00 pm - OWA Theater Showcase
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm - VIP Tent Only: Dinner is available to VIP ticket holders
5:00 pm - OWA Theater Showcase
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Live Music by Dorsten
6:30 pm - Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Show
7:30 pm - Tethered Rides & Balloon Glow (weather & wind permitting)
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - Live Music by The Tip Tops