FOLEY ALABAMA -Fathers Day Weekend, June 14-15, 2013 at the Foley Sports Complex, 18507 US Highway 98 West, Foley, Alabama- The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tangier
Outlets, welcomes more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the
country. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South
Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning. Get up close and personal
as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies at the
nightly balloon glows, held Friday and Saturday night.
Guests enjoy free, fun entertainment featuring something for every member of your family. Spread out your blanket, grab an ice cold drink and enjoy a variety of live music daily, from country to rock and roll. Be sure to catch one of the many shows by the Disc Connected K-9 World Famous Frisbee Dog Show. Toss after toss you will be amazed as man's best friend defies gravity catching their prized flying saucers.
Pet a baby alligator, dance like a butterfly to fun kid's
tunes, paint your face like a tiger or try a little family friendly game of
limbo. The free Kid's Fun Zone offers hours of fun for any age.
Grab a cone of homemade ice cream or delicious BBQ plate as you shop through an eclectic array of local crafters, artisans, and retailers. Many crafters provide onsite demonstrations, find a one of kind piece of art, or grab a souvenir to commemorate your visit. For a complete schedule of events, shuttle routes and to see photos and videos of the event, visit www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com, find us on Facebook or call 251-943-3291. All balloon flights and displays are weather permitting. Winds must be less than 5 mph to safely inflate balloons on the festival grounds.