The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will have a new home for the first time in 16 years and be extended to a three-day event.
The festival will now be held at OWA’s state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA Blvd.
A family-friendly event, the festival has activities for everyone and admission is free. Select activities are available for an additional charge.
Guests can also enjoy the expansive amenities of OWA including delicious restaurants, unique retail shopping options, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA — the themed amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions. Traditional festival activities will also be added throughout the property during the festival weekend featuring children’s activities, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, balloons in flight, artesian and food vendors, live music, and more.
More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies in the heart of Foley from May 7-9. Balloons fly at dawn and dusk each day, wind and weather permitting.
The festival kicks off at OWA on May 6 with a balloon glow from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The excitement continues on May 7 from 2:00-10:00 p.m., May 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and May 9 from noon until 8:00 p.m. For a nominal fee, use of the VIP area gives you a place to eat, rest and enjoy fellowship.
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Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
