It’s that time of year again! Join your friends and family for food, games, and shows at the iconic H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival. This popular outdoor event runs from Thursday, September 19, to Sunday, September 22.
The festival attracts participating pilots, balloon enthusiasts, artists, and musicians from across the US. This marks 45 years of ballooning in Plano, and with over 90,000 visitors expected, Plano is officially recognized as the state’s balloon capital.
Would You Like to Ride in My Beautiful Balloon?
Here’s your chance to take a Tethered Ride hovering 20-30 feet above the ground. The balloon lifts above the ground for several minutes but does not launch or fly away. Check the details here.
The namesake attractions—30 colorful hot air balloons—include many specialty shapes and vibrant colors. The balloons will be in the park for Balloon Glows, a fun-for-all-ages event when the pilots inflate them and light up the night sky on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7:00 until after dark. After the Balloon Glows, there will be special drone shows on Thursday and Friday evenings and a fireworks display on Saturday.
If you live anywhere in or near Collin County, keep your eye on the sky for these fantastic hot air balloons!
Learn About the Sport of Hot Air Ballooning
You can go on the launch field when the pilots inflate their balloons for a 7:00 a.m. launch on Saturday and Sunday. This is a chance to learn more about the sport of hot air ballooning and get some great photos.
The RE/MAX of Texas parachute team will jump from their plane over the park and land in the launch field on Friday, and Saturday afternoons at 6:00.
Enjoy live music all weekend with special performances by: 
- Plano Symphony Orchestra on Thursday night
- Party Machine Band on Friday night
- Ice House Bnd on Saturday night
There are plenty of other family-friendly activities, including live entertainment on the main stage, a special kids’ zone with games and rides, an incredible variety of food vendors, and unusual merchandise and handmade products on display and available for purchase.
The event starts at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 19, at Oak Point Park / Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074. The Plano Balloon Festival website has all the details.
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