Plano Balloon Festival

September 18-20 2009

Special Event Highlights

Friday and Saturday – after dark witness the Balloon Glow, when all the  balloons light up the sky.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM, watch the sky as the parachute team jumps from their plane and lands in the middle of the launch field.

Friday Night - The Killdares have their own unique blend of Celtic, popular and rock and roll music. I know we will like them because they have a Texas attitude (check out their album cover–Stonehenge with cars).

Saturday Night – “GOOD QUESTION,” a professional big horn cover band that will fill the park with their “wall of sound.” Put your disco shoes on, get some big hair and get ready to boogie down.

Look to the sky again on Saturday evening for an amazing fireworks show.  This is a treat because the drought here in Texas has pretty much squashed holiday fireworks this year.

Other Information

Balloons in Park (hours)

Friday – 6 PM
Saturday – 7 AM and  6 PM
Sunday – 7 AM and 6 PM

WOW –>Book a balloon ride at this year’s festival.  Just contact Air Venture Balloon Port at 972-422-0212. Projected cost is $250.00 per person. This seems a little steep to me, but it is on my bucket list, so if I attend the Fest, I am going up!

Kids Fun Zone – Enjoy the interactive inflatable rides, climb the Rock Wall and run through the obstacle course.

The 4 KDFW Community Stage offers local music.

General Admission Entrance Fee

$5 per person 1-time admission
$8 per person day ticket – 2-time admission
$4 per person discounted admission 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$1 off for Seniors 65 and over
Kids under 36 inches – Free
Ride the DART Rail to the Festival.  Hop on the “Balloon Flyer” from Parker Road Station.

Website:  http://www.planoballoonfest.org

Address: Oak Point Park
2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, Texas 75074

Camping:  The RV park listed on the festival website is not a good one.  I would suggest Collin Park RV Resort & Marina on Lake Lavon.