40TH ANNUAL BALLOON FESTIVAL 2025 DATES

JUNE 27 - 29, 2025

2025 DETAILED INFORMATION BELOW:

Friday, June 27, 2025 -

6:00pm - 10:00pm. - Celebrate America Balloon Glow- Northpark East Field; Ridgeland, MS. www.exploreridgeland.com for more information

Saturday, June 28, 2025 -

6:15am - – Balloon Chase Bike Ride & Competition Flight; 501 Soldiers Colony Road, Canton, MS

7:00am - Balloon Chase Bike Ride (6:00am Registration)

5:00pm-9:00pm - MS Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest at the Canton Multipurpose Center featuring the 41st Army Band’s Jazz Combo and Blues Brigade, and live music by Travelin’ Jane Band on the Main Stage.

6:30pm - Balloon Chase Run/Walk & Kids 1/4 mile run (immediately after adult run)

8:00pm - Good Samaritan’s $5,000 Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser & Balloon Glow

9:00pm - Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - Canton Multipurpose Center:

6:15am - Fun Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center Balloon Field

Food Vendors Include:

Funny Face Foods, Crunch Time Shaved Ice, Street Dough Cookie Dough, Chillway Kitchens, Cat Daddie’s Catering , Lucy’s Lemonade, Grumpy Dave’s Kettlecorn,

Free Children’s Entertainment (12 years old and under)

*Dane the Balloon Man - Our balloon creations are designed to delight guests of all ages, creating joy and memories that last long after the event ends!!

*Chin Up Face Painting - Adorable designs for those little cheeks.

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT SO DON’T MISS OUT!!