Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival relocates to OWA

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Posted 12/13/01

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces an exciting change for the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival future. For the first time in 16 years, the festival will now have a new …

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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival relocates to OWA

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The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces an exciting change for the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival future. For the first time in 16 years, the festival will now have a new home and be extended to a three-day event.

As the event draws a larger crowd year after year the Chamber, City of Foley, and its partners saw a great opportunity to collaborate with OWA and relocate to their state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA Blvd.

Festival admission is free with select activities available for an additional charge. Guests will enjoy the expansive amenities of OWA including delicious restaurants, unique retail shopping options, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA, it’s themed amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions. Traditional festival activities will also be added throughout the property during the festival weekend featuring children’s activities, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, balloons in flight, artesian and food vendors, live music, and more! 

More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies in the heart of Foley on May 7 - 9. Balloons fly at dawn and dusk each day, wind and weather permitting. 

The festival kicks off at OWA on Thursday, May 6 with a balloon glow from 6 - 8 p.m. The excitement continues on Friday, May 7 from 2 - 10 p.m., Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and from noon – 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 9.  For a small fee, use of the VIP area gives you a place to eat, rest, and enjoy fellowship! 

For more information or to purchase tickets and signature merchandise please go to www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com or visitowa.com.