Centralia Balloon Fest

Centralia Balloon Fest is the region’s largest event with 35+ hot air balloons, over 100 vendors in the food and craft fair, and live entertainment for three days on August 16-18, 2024.

CENTRALIA FOUNDATION PARK SCHEDULE*
$5 admission. Must wear wristband to enter.

www.centraliaballoonfest.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Park Hours: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

3:30pm – Opening Ceremony; Centralia High School Choir & Marching Showcase
5:30pm – Evening Balloon Flight (All Fly)
6:00pm – Tethered Balloon Rides
7:30pm – Balloon Glow
8:30pm – Headlining Entertainment: Taylor Made, A Tribute to Taylor Swift

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Park Hours: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

3:00pm – Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose (Country)
5:30pm – Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm – Tethered Ballon Rides
7:30pm – Balloon Glow (All Glow)
8:30pm – Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin (Country)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Park Hours: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Free Family Fun Day – Free Kids Activities!
12:00pm – Cardboard Boat Race Registration
1:00pm – Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
3:00pm – Cardboard Boat Races
4:00pm – Car Show Winners
5:30pm – Evening Balloon Flight

*Event schedule is listed on website and subject to change due to weather and safety conditions.