The major draw for this Balloon Festival will be the 30 magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons. Fun for all ages, are the Special Shapes that attend each year. Balloons are in the park Thursday at 6:00PM, Friday at 6:00PM, Saturday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM, and Sunday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM (*weather permitting).
September 22-25, 2022
Oak Point Park / Red Tail Pavilion
2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, Texas 75074
https://www.planoballoonfest.org/
REMAX of texas SKY DIVERS…
For the adventurous, the RE/MAX of Texas parachute team will perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons at 5:30pm by jumping from their plane over the park and landing right in the middle of the launch field.
MAIN STAGE…
Thursday Night the Plano Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a Family Friendly Concert. The music will include pieces from films like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magnificent Seven, Silverado, and favorites from James Bond films.
Friday Night Party Machine, an Emerald City Band, will ignite the stage and audiences with great music, energy and a huge “wall of sound”!,
Saturday Night Moving Colors Band will keep the crowd rocking! With a spin on performing, by incorporating painting on stage, beating on buckets/trash cans, and even doing handstands!.
Saturday and Sunday local bands and dance groups will perform throughout the day.
KIDS FUN ZONE…
Enjoy the fun and interactive inflatable rides this year in the Kids Fun Zone. Race through the obstacle courses, zip down the huge slides, ride the pirate ship or the berry-go-round. Be sure to check out the “Toddler Zone.” Designed with young toddlers in mind, they can experience the fun of inflatables that are just their size. Children can enjoy the creative make and take art activities in our FREE Kids Korner as they make their way through the different craft stations. Get your Face Painted and explore music at the Plano Symphony Orchestra Instrument Area.
BALLOON GLOW…
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, some of the balloons will provide a breathtaking sight as they inflate and glow after it gets dark. This is a must see!Fireworks…
Friday and Saturday evenings catch the BOOM, BANG, and SIGHT of the spectacular Fireworks. The Festival fireworks show provides an amazing array of colors in the night sky.
General Admission Entrance Fee
$10 – Adult Ticket
$ 5 – Kids 3-12 years old
$ 5 – Seniors 65 and older
Free for Kids 36 inches and under
Free for all Military and First Responders (with valid ID)
Kid’s Fun Zone Ride Ticket
Rides vary in price from $2.50 – $5
All Day Play Wristbands available for $20
Purchase a wristband for all-day-play in the Kids Fun Zone. Valid on Inflatable and Mechanical and Inflatable Rides Only. Face Painting and Game Vendors are excluded.
HOURS:
Thu, Sept. 22 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fri, Sept. 23 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat, Sept. 24 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun, Sept. 25 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
