The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets

Published: 6/13 9:26 pm - Local15tv.com

9th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival                      
June 14-15, (Friday and Saturday) 2013
Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 West, Foley, Alabama

The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the country.  Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning*.  Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night*.  Watch the 2012 Video courtesy of Coast 360.

Guests enjoy free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family. Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily, from country to rock and roll. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man's best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers.

Pet a baby alligator, dance like a butterfly to fun kid's tunes, paint your face like a tiger or try a little family friendly game of limbo. The free Kid's Fun Zone offers hours of fun for any age.

Grab a cone of homemade ice cream or delicious BBQ plate as you shop through an eclectic array of local crafters, artisans, and retailers. Many crafters provide onsite demonstrations, find a one of kind piece of art, or grab a souvenir to commemorate your visit.

* All balloon flights and displays are weather permitting. Winds must be less than 5 mph to safely inflate balloons on the festival grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to see balloons?

Early morning flights (approx. 6 a.m.) are the best time to see balloons. It's definitely worth getting up early to see balloons fly overhead, trying to hit competition targets on the Festival grounds.

Balloons are also scheduled to fly at dusk (approx. 7 p.m.) on Friday and Saturday night.  Due to large volumes of traffic, it is best to arrive in the early afternoon to secure your best possible viewing location for the nightly activities!

Ballooning is extremely weather dependent. Winds must be less than 7 mph for balloons to fly. Listen to WHEP 1310 AM or 92.5 FM for the latest on flight information or "like" Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival on Facebook. For weather and wind conditions in Foley, AL visit the weather site.