Centralia Balloon Fest

2013 Events will be posted as they become available.

Balloon Fest Schedule of Events

For 2012

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August 16, 17 & 18, 2013

Friday, August 17 , 2012 3:00 pm Gates Open Craft Fair & Food Concessions Open 3:30 pm Opening Ceremony: Centralia High School Marching Showcase 4:30-7:00 pm "Fat Wallet" (Under Picnic Tent) 5:00 pm Balloonist Enter Park 6:00 pm BALLOON RACE 6:00 - 9:00 pm Tethered Balloon rides (Tentative) 7:30 pm BALLOON GLOW * 8:30-10:00 pm The Jorrell's (Main Stage) 10:00 pm FIREWORKS Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:00 am Gates & Some Concessions Open 6:30 am BALLOON RACE 9:00 am Craft Fair & All Concessions Open 10:00 am-4:00 pm Children’s Activity Area Opens (Free w/ paid admission) Inflatable activities from noon to 4:00 pm 10:00 am-7:00 pm Entertainment Under the Picnic Tent 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Balloon Fest Idol Rock Star 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dale Arning (Guitar Music) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm The BBRJ Young Musicians project 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Presswoods's: Ian & Alan 12:30-4:00 pm Car Show / Display 1:00 pm Centralia Martial Arts Academy Demonstration( So. of pond) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tethred Balloon Rides (Tentative) 7:30 pm BALLOON GLOW * 8:30-10:00 pm "Walkin' With Cash" (Johnny Cash Tribute on Main Stage) Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:00 am Gates Open & Some Concessions Open 6:30 am BALLOON RACE 8:00 am - 9:00 am Church Service (Under Picnic Tent) 9:00 am Craft Fair & All Concessions Open 9:30-10:30 am The Haneys - Gospel Music (Under Picnic Tent) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Public Cardboard Boat Building (Catfish Pond) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Entertainment Under the Picnic Tent 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gary Perry 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm "The Epics" 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Elvis Tribute" Leonard Pennypacker Noon-4:00 pm Children’s Activity Area Open (Free w/ paid admission ) Inflatable activities from noon to 4:00 pm 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Corvette Club Car Display 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tethred Balloon Rides (Tentative) 2:30-3:15 pm Public Cardboard Boat Races (Catfish Pond) 6:00 pm Final BALLOON RACE * Balloon Glow is a registered trademark of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival Note: All balloon times are approximate and subject to change depending on weather conditions

Tethered Balloon Rides

Available, weather permitting Tickets: $10 for Adult, $5 for Children

(All riders must sign release, under 18 signiture of parent)

- Charter/Bus Parking Available. Call 1-888-533-2600 to Reserve a Space. -

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