Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 | Foley Sports Complex
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The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. More than 45 balloons will light up the fields and soar through the skies in the heart of Foley on May 1-2. A family friendly event, the festival has activities for everyone! Festival admission is free with select activities for an additional charge. At the festival grounds, the whole family can enjoy carnival rides, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, balloons in flight, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live music and more! Balloons fly at dawn and dusk each day, weather permitting. The festival kicks off on Thursday, April 30 with a balloon glow at Tanger Outlets located at 2601 S McKenzie St in Foley from 6-8 pm. The excitement moves to festival grounds on Friday, May 1 from 2-10 pm and Saturday, May 2 from 9am-10pm.
Exhibitor will showcase balloon glows, the World Famous Disc Connected K-9's Frisbee Dog Show, Carnival rides, Arts and Crafts vendors and great food and entertainment and more.
Information Source: South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce | expotobi
