Balloon Fest in Centralia
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: 600 Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL 62801
- Cost: $10 wristbands, kids under 3 are free
Three-day hot air balloon festival featuring live music, craft vendors, food vendors, activities, and balloon glow displays.
Friday, August 21
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Boy Band Night
Saturday, August 22
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: Leight July
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Stir of Echoes
Sunday, August 23
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day Family Fun Day
Free Kids Activities include Inflatable Jumps, Crafts, Games, Touch-A-Truck, and more!
12:00pm - Kids’ Touch-A-Truck Event!
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Show
1:30pm-3:00pm - Live Musical Entertainment: TBD
4:00pm - Car Show Winners Announced
4:00pm-5:30pm - Live Musical Entertainment: TBD
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
- Website: centraliachamber.com
- Category: Family Fun
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