The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Columbia Southern University, is in its 22nd year of flying! Join us at OWA Parks & Resort for this exciting fun-filled event! EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC! Thursday & Friday: 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 – 9:30 pm Foley is your destination for family fun and adventure at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival! Explore daily entertainment, vibrant arts and crafts displays, and much more at the festival site. Admission is FREE—don’t miss this magical experience! **Sponsor’s Balloon Flights (occurring at dawn for the community to view) and evening Balloon Glows (occurring at dusk/sunset on the festival grounds) are ALL weather-dependent and will only occur when conditions allow. The safety of our crews/pilots/guests are top priority.** TICKETS for tethered balloon rides will be SOLD ON SITE only. What is a tethered balloon ride? Find out more here: https://www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com/tethered-rides Elevate Your Festival Experience! Tickets for the VIP experience can be purchased online: https://bit.ly/balloon2026vip **Please be aware of SCAM offers; ONLY purchase your VIP tickets from our website. If in doubt, give us a call – 251.943.5550 or 251.943.5590.**
Foley is a vibrant and entertaining place to visit and live. https://visitfoley.com/events/
