13/05/2022
Come see the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at OWA in Foley this weekend, May 12-14! This event will draw 50 professional hot air balloon pilots from all over the country to Foley.
Entry to the fest is free and features include live music and entertainment, arts and crafts displays, and balloon glows, tethered rides, mass ascensions (weather-permitting) and meet-n-greets with Miss. Alabama and Miss. America runner-up Lauren Bradford (above) of Gulf Shores.
A highlight of the fest every year is the balloon glow around dusk on Friday and Saturday. Fun flights will take place at dawn (6 a.m.) Friday and Saturday. Festival grounds will be closed during in the morning flights.
For more info, go to https://gulfcoastballoonfestival.com/ or https://visitowa.com/.