The Festival will be your chance to see first hand the exciting Hot Air Balloons Launch at 7 PM and the colorful Hot Air Balloons Glow when the balloons will be illuminated at 9 PM (weather permitting) each evening. The Festival will be your chance to enjoy some of the Areas best bands performing throughout the Festival. Festival is a Nebraska Wine Showcase featuring some of the best award winning wines available to taste. Enjoy the delicious foods, live entertainment and Festival atmosphere. The Festival will offer more Arts & Crafts in the Marketplace Village as well as with Pony Rides, face painting, inflatable bounce and obstacle course activities for the kids. The Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival will be open 5 PM until 11 PM on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th . Nebraska Wineries continue to gain awards and grow with almost 30 Wineries from just 7 Wineries over the last few years. The Beer industry has also exploded with many new tastes and craft beers. The Festival will be your opportunity to taste the new craft beers in the comforts of the beautiful setting overlooking the valley.
