FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Whether it's balloons in the calm morning air or the buzz of music and people in the evening hours . . . the Bluegrass Balloon Festival offers an experience for all to enjoy.

The balloons and their pilots may be the stars of our show, but you won't need to look far to see some exciting additions to each day's events!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

$10 per vehicle to park on the Bluegrass Festival Field OR $2 per person walk-in admission
7:00 am - 8:30 am Bluegrass Balloon Race
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Ferrellgas Balloon Education Day - Area schools participate in a day of learning on the field with science activities. This is an invitation only event. NEW!
5:00 pm Bluegrass Balloon Festival Official Opening

Kids' Fun Zone - A variety of fun filled attractions for your children to enjoy.
Kentucky Sampler Food Court - Feast on a tasty bite from one of our many food vendors.
Beer and Wine Garden - Enjoy a cold beer or exquisite wine.
Ferrellgas Balloon Education Center - Have fun learning how a hot air balloon works.
Bluegrass Art Festival - Browse a presentation of our region's finest. NEW!

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Monarchs play to the crowd from the Festival Main stage
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bluegrass Balloon Glow
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturn of Louisville Fireworks
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monarchs end the evening on a beautiful note

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

$10 per vehicle to park in Bluegrass Festival Field OR $2 per person walk-in admission
7:00 am - 8:30 am Bluegrass Balloon Race
7:00 am - 8:00 am YMCA and Junior League Run Wild! Charity Walk registration NEW!
7:00 am - 9:00 am University of Louisville Healthcare Breakfast with the Balloons NEW!
8:00 am - 1:00 pm YMCA and Junior League Run Wild! Charity Walk begins, followed by family fun activities, music by Radio Disney, fitness and wellness activities for young and old.
10:00 am - 10:00 pm Bluegrass Balloon Festival

Kids' Fun Zone
Kentucky Sampler Food Court
Beer and Wine Garden
Ferrellgas Balloon Education Center
Bluegrass Art Festival
NEW!

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Enjoy tunes from Kimmet and Doug
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bluegrass Balloon Glow
9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Saturn of Louisville Fireworks
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dance into the night with Kimmet and Doug

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

$10 per vehicle to park in Bluegrass Festival Field OR $2 per person walk-in admission
7:00 am - 8:30 am Bluegrass Balloon Race
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Bluegrass Volleyball Open
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wings & Wheels Auto & Airplane Show Registration
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wings & Wheels Auto & Airplane Show PLANES ADDED!
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bluegrass Balloon Festival

Kids' Fun Zone
Kentucky Sampler Food Court
Beer and Wine Garden
Bluegrass Art Festival NEW!
Music
on the Main stage provided by Ace DJ

4:00 pm Wings & Wheels Auto & Airplane Show Awards
4:30 pm Bluegrass Balloon Festival Close

 
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