Champaign County’s Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival

Champaign County’s Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held September 29-30, 2023 at Dodds Park.
A balloon festival with 14 balloons.
A festival for all children! The festival is a fundraiser to benefit local children's charities.

Featured events include:

Tethered Balloon Rides (free for children with disabilities at designated times provided by OSF Healthcare)

CarnivalBalloon LaunchesKids TentFood VendorsBalloon GlowAnd More!

The cost is $10 per adult. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

Proceeds go to support local children’s support groups.