Attractions
BALLOONS...
The major draw for this Balloon Festival will be the 50 magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons. Fun for all ages, are the Special Shapes that attend the festival. The featured Special Shapes for this year include: Cosmos, Joelly the Little Bee, Betty Jean the Butterfly, the Old Lady and her Shoe, Pigasus the flying Pig, and the always popular High Jack.
Click here to see this year's hot air balloons
SKY DIVERS…
For the adventurous, the RE/MAX parachute team will perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons at 5:30pm by jumping from their plane over the park and landing right in the middle of the launch field.
ANTIQUE, CLASSIC AND MODIFIED CAR AND TRUCK SHOW...
Make sure and check out the 100 antique pre 1930 and classic pre 1972 cars and trucks on display Saturday from 10:00AM - 4:00PM on the balloon launch field. Classic car, truck and motorcycle participants will be on hand with their custom cars to share their stories.
FIREWORKS…
Saturday evening catch the BOOM, BANG, and SIGHT of the spectacular Fireworks. The Festival fireworks show is custom designed and orchestrated by Pyrotex providing an amazing array of colors in the night sky.
KIDS FUN ZONE…
Ticket Booths open from 8:00AM - 9:30PM
Rides open from 8:00AM-10:00PM
Rides vary in price from $1-$4
All Day Play Wristbands available for $20
Individual Ride Tickets available for $2 each
Enjoy the fun and interactive inflatable rides this year. Climb the Rock Wall and race through the obstacle course. Be sure to check out the “Toddler Zone.” Designed with young toddlers in mind, they can experience the fun of inflatables that are just their size. Children can enjoy the creative make and take art activities in our FREE Kids Korner as they make their way through the different craft stations. Get your Face Painted and explore music at the Plano Symphony Orchestra Instrument Area.
KDFW FOX 4 Community Stage...
The KDFW FOX 4 Community Stage offers the perfect venue for local performing groups.
BALLOON GLOW...
Friday and Saturday evenings, some of the balloons will provide a breathtaking sight as they inflate and glow after it gets dark. The glows are a must see!