Tales of Murder and Mayhem at Natchez City Cemetery

06/28/2025

The perfect end to a day!

06/20/2025

It is here! The longest days of the year. The hazy heat of summer settles across the Deep South while folks retreat to the lake, air conditioned spaces or cooler climates. The bugs sound off, filling the evening air with a cacophony of conversation, telling stories as old as time, and the sweet smell of floral delicacies enwine with the musky hue of the Earth to give the night air the most enticing aroma.

Time slows and as one lingers on the banks of The Mississippi, savoring the occasional breath of river breeze that cools fevered skin, time slips backward and as they stare up the river they can make out silhouettes of canoes, boats and paddle wheelers of the past. The rhythmic thump-thump of the steam engines sound off only in their own ears. And then one knows that this place is magic; that this place is Natchez.

Story and Photo Credit: Michelle Tebow

06/16/2025

Please be careful of scammers! Here's the list of official Balloon Festival accounts.

Hey NBF fans!

Most of you probably know the drill by now, but for those of you that don't, a quick PSA:

Events like ours tend to attract scammers. Each year, you'll see numerous fake pages, groups, and even webpages pop up, designed to trick you, or worse, steal your information.

It's okay though because we're making it easy for you to know what you can and can't trust.

First of all, we've just re-activated our blue checkmarks. If you see a post from an account *without* the blue checkmark, it isn't us, it's an imposter.

The ONLY official social media accounts for Natchez Balloon Festival are

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natchezballoonfestival
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natchezballoonfest/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

The ONLY official website is https://natchezballoonfestival.com/ - This is where we recommend you buy tickets once sales open.

Don't ever follow off-site links to a supposed "livestream" - these are all fake. If there's an official livestream, you'll find it on our official accounts.

Don't fall for "I have two tickets and I can't make it, who wants to buy them" scams in comments. Tickets will be readily available up to, and throughout the weekend of the event, from our official ticket vendor. There's no need to take a risk buying them second-hand.

The Natchez Balloon Festival is organized by the Historic Natchez Foundation, and official correspondence will come from a [email protected] e-mail address. We do not reach out soliciting online payments. Vendors, please take note of this last part.

Stay safe, we can't wait to see you all soon!

06/16/2025

06/14/2025

Dad's for dogs Carwash going on at Andrews until 5.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day we honor those gave all. Please take a moment, bow your heads and give thanks.

This is the history of Taps. It is told by John Wayne.

05/25/2025

Last weekend for tours until Fall. 5:30pm. Meet at the main gate (Alley of Oaks). $20/pp. Bring something cool to drink and be ready to walk!