This Magical Hot Air Balloon Glow In Oregon Will Light Up Your Summer
There’s something magical about watching dozens of balloons fill the sky, and you can see it every year at the annual Festival of Balloons in Tigard. At night, the festival gets even more amazing when the balloons dock on the ground for Night Glow. Check it out:
Every June, the sky above Tigard fills with colorful hot air balloons. In 2019, the Festival of Balloons celebrates its 35th year, and runs June 21st - 23rd. You won't want to miss this event!
Parking for the festival is at Tigard High School. Address: 9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard, OR, 97224
The Festival kicks off Friday morning at 5:45 when the balloons launch. Wake up early to see them, and bring your camera. Balloons launch all three mornings during the festival.
If you think the balloons are beautiful during the daytime, just wait til you see them at night! The Night Glow takes place on Friday and Saturday starting at dusk. The colorful balloons look like little jewels all aglow.
The evening party on Friday and Saturday nights includes live entertainment, craft vendor, exhibitor booths, and food vendors, all accompanied by the brilliant glow of several big, bright balloons.
The hot air balloons are the focus of this festival, but it also offers tons of other entertainment, which is one reason that it draws as many as 15,000 people every year. In between the balloon launches every morning, and Night Glow at dusk, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Food vendors are on hand to fuel you for your adventures, and you can quench your thirst at the Rogue Ales Beer Garden starting at 11 a.m. all three days of the festival.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, the Twilight Run at Down Kids' Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk takes place. Join in the races, or stand on the sidelines and cheer for the runners as they pass by!
Hot air balloon rides aren't available during this festival, but you can take a tethered ride free of charge! They're offered every morning following the balloon launch.
Admission to the festival is just $5 for all three days when you purchase in advance online, or pay $8 at the door. The festival runs from Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd.
Have you attended the Festival of Balloons before? Tell our readers about your favorite parts of this festival! For more information and the full schedule, visit the festival’s website, and follow its Facebook page.
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