Hot air balloons lift off and glow at OWA in Foley for three days, with flights at dawn and dusk when the weather allows. The festival adds tethered balloon rides, daily entertainment and arts and crafts displays. Admission is free, and WHEP radio announces each launch site and flight path.
Before you go
- Drive to OWA Parks and Resort at 100 N OWA Blvd in Foley.
- Come at dawn or dusk, since the flights and glows happen only then.
- Listen to WHEP radio for each morning and evening launch site.
- Check the festival's schedule and parking pages once they post.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-28.
The festival's own site says admission is free. It mentions VIP passes without a price.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
Flights and glows depend on the weather.
The 2027 schedule, parking details and VIP prices are not posted yet.