If you love hot air balloons and family-friendly fun, heat to the Poteau Balloon Fest in October. This two-day festival is filled from sunup to sundown with activities and events for all ages. It’s ranked as one of the top fall festivals in Oklahoma, so be sure to mark your calendars for Oct. 15-16, 2021. Keep scrolling to learn more about this popular festival.

The 2021 Poteau Balloon Fest will take place at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds in Poteau, Oklahoma, on Oct. 15-16, 2021.
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This two-day festival features many other events besides just hot air balloons. There is also a huge carnival with rides, games, food, and lots of fun.
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Many festival-goers love taking a tethered balloon ride. It's a great and safe way to see what it feels like being in a hot air balloon basket. Tickets must be purchased on top of general gate admission.
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Monster trucks and Rumble on the River Motorsports have several show appearances during the weekend. Be sure to check the schedule on the website link at the bottom of the article if you want to catch their show.
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You can also take a helicopter ride around the area, and it's a great way to get an aerial show of the festival and balloons.
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There is also a Little Miss and Mr. Balloon Fest contest and it's the cutest thing ever. The contest takes place on Saturday at 12:45 p.m. if you want to see some adorable faces.
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General admission to this fall festival is $5 for ages 4 and over. Balloon flights will most likely occur between the hours of 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. However, they are not guaranteed during these times... rides are based on the wind and the weather.
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To learn more about the Poteau Balloon Festival, click here.

Every year, Oklahomans go crazy for fall activities. It’s just about time to take a road trip and head down to Hugo, for the Hugo Pumpkin Patch Festival. This is a great way to kick off the cooler temperatures and spend some time outdoors. From Oct. 1-31, this pumpkin patch has something for everyone. There are seemingly endless activities to keep you busy all day: hayrides, inflatable games, pumpkin carving, and much more. Did we mention feeding elephants? Yes, you can do that too! The Sooner state knows how to celebrate this time of year better than all the rest. Click here to read more about it.

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LeFlore County Fairgrounds, 1509 S Broadway St, Poteau, OK 74953, USA