Balloons Over Bend Festival
Friday, July 26, 2024 from 05:00pm to 10:00pm
Balloons Over Bend Festival
Various Venues in Bend, OR
Join us for three days of family fun, including balloon launches, night glows, live music, and more. Come on out, bring your friends or family and make some great memories that will last a lifetime.
Schedule of Events
5 -10PM: Bend Night Glow Celebration
Bring the whole family down to the Night Glow for an evening of music, food and glow-in-the-dark balloons! Take the kids to the Balloon Blast race for a chance to stack up some points in our Kid's Rock the Races series. Soak up the summer evening with live music, food trucks and browse our unique vendors at the marketplace. There is something for everyone!https://www.traditionrolex.com/16 Pack a blanket and spread out as you wait for the sky to darken so the balloons can begin their magical glow. Check out everything happening at this year's event below!
5pm - Gates Open!
5-10pm - Shop the Marketplace
6pm - Balloon Blast Kids Race Kicks Off
7-8pm - Live Music
8:30pm - Balloons Rollout
Sunset - Balloons Light Up!
Experience the awe-inspiring Rocket Ship Glow at this year's Balloons Over Bend Night Glow!
Watch as the magnificent rocket ship balloon lights up the night, adding a futuristic flair to the magical evening.
Don't miss this exciting new addition-bring your family and friends for a night of unforgettable wonder!
Location:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 Northwest College Way
Bend, OR 97703
Balloon Blast Kid's Race
Head down early for one of Central Oregon's favorites: a kids-only obstacle race course. The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle. We encourage parents and guardians to come and cheer their little athletes on as they enjoy being part of a supportive, healthy and motivational community event!
Race Start Times
Ages 3 to 4 - 6:00pm
Ages 5 to 6 - 6:15pm
Ages 7 to 8 - 6:30pm
Ages 9 to 10 - 6:45pm
Location:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 Northwest College Way
Bend, OR 97703
Live Music:
"Oregon's Own" 234th Army Band
Marketplace
Art, unique gifts and more await at our Marketplace! Find a fun gift, meet local favorites or just browse the makers, businesses and creators featured at this event.
Want to share your passion with the community? We are accepting applications for the 2024 Balloons Over Bend Marketplace now! Spread the word about your business, service or craft with thousands of festival goers.
Balloon launches at sunrise
Location:
R.E. Jewell Elementary School,
20550 Murphy Road,
Bend, OR 97702
