The 21st annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival 3-day event is May 1-2-3, 2025. The festival kicks off on Thursday evening, May 1th from 5p-9p with live entertainment, vendors, and a balloon glow (wind & weather permitting). The excitement continues on Friday, May 2nd from 4p–10p and Saturday, May 3rd from 10a–10p. 50+ hot air balloons & pilots will join us in Foley for a magical weekend of fun!

 The family-friendly event has activities for everyone! Festival admission is FREE with select activities available for an additional charge. Guests can enjoy the expansive amenities at OWA Parks & Resort; including various restaurants, unique retail shopping choices, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA – its themed amusement park with more than 20+ rides and attractions to experience. Traditional festival activities will also be featured throughout the property during the weekend featuring children’s activities, artesian and food vendors, live music, and (𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐃 and 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 permitting) tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, and balloons to see in flight!

 Hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA for ‘balloon glows’. At dawn and dusk each day, wind and weather permitting, look to the skies to see them fly high over Foley and surrounding areas!

 TICKETS for tethered balloon rides will be SOLD ON SITE: $25 adults, $20 for children 12 & Under.