May 12th, 13th & 14th, 2022

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Foley is the spot for high-flying adventure and family fun at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Enjoy the entertainment, arts and crafts displays and more at the festival site daily. Balloon flights, glows and tethered rides (weather permitting) add to the fun at dawn and dusk. 

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Tickets

Tickets

Purchase activity tickets today. Festival Admission is FREE!

Foley Balloon Fest Schedule

Schedule

Enjoy entertainment, children’s activities and more!

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Balloons

Balloons

View a list of balloons scheduled to fly at this year's festival.

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival FAQs

FAQS

Check out the responses to these frequently asked questions and helpful event tips.

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Map & Parking

Map & Parking

We offer both onsite and offsite options for your convenience.

What to Know Before You Go

Stay tuned to the latest weather updates and announcements from our balloon pilots. 

 

Foley
54°
Mostly Cloudy
6:28am4:49pm CST
Feels like: 52°F
Wind: 5mph NW
Humidity: 90%
Pressure: 30.13“Hg
UV index: 0
MonTueWedThuFri
64/37°F
68/45°F
72/48°F
73/50°F
73/55°F
Weather forecast Foley, Alabama ▸

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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

2 weeks ago

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
📣#committeeintroductions #meetourpeopleMeet Renee Denton James, owner of Insurance Specialists. Renee (pictured with her husband, Darryl) has been working tethered rides for 10 years! She has been responsible for the tethered ride field since they began at the festival in 2011. Renee says she was ‘hooked the first night.’ – “Most people are so super excited to go up it rubs off. It’s fun to be a part of someone’s bucket list or be sure that proposal goes off without a hitch. And the kids… their eyes and expressions are worth it all.” This past year was the first time Renee got to take a full balloon flight – “It was remarkable and I hope I get the opportunity to fly again.” 🎈 … See MoreSee Less

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Only a few more days to vote! #BestOfBaldwin! You can #vote Daily! Nominate for your Baldwin favorites in over 400 categories now through Nov 21, 2021. #GCHABF is in TWO categories! 🥰 #thankyou! #weloveourfans!🎈 Community Event:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3…🎈 Event Entertainment:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3… … See MoreSee Less

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Happy Veterans Day! We are grateful and proud to honor all those who have served in our U.S. Military, past and present! #VeteransDay2021 … See MoreSee Less

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#BestOfBaldwin! You can #vote Daily! Nominate for your Baldwin favorites in over 400 categories now through Nov 21, 2021. #GCHABF is in TWO categories! 🥰 #thankyou! #weloveourfans!🎈 Community Event:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3…🎈 Event Entertainment:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3… … See MoreSee Less

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#BestOfBaldwin! You can #vote Daily! Nominate for your Baldwin favorites in over 400 categories now through Nov 21, 2021. #GCHABF is in TWO categories! 🥰 #thankyou! #weloveourfans! 🎈 Community Event:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3…🎈 Event Entertainment:gulfcoastnewspapersweeklies.secondstreetapp.com/og/766cd78c-3b82-423e-b506-39be53334e28/gallery/3… … See MoreSee Less

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FUTURE FESTIVAL DATES: May 4-6, 2023

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in partnership with the City of Foley and OWA.

Located at OWA

100 N OWA Blvd. • Foley, AL, 36535