The Mid-South Balloon Festival features more than 20 vibrant hot air balloons, live entertainment, local food, arts and crafts vendors and fun for the whole family.
Formerly known as the Collierville Balloon Festival, we’ve updated our name to reflect our growing celebration. Proceeds from the event will support educational programs in the local community.
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Rise And Shine
(At or around sunrise on Saturday and Sunday – weather permitting)
Start your weekend with a breathtaking view! Join us Saturday and Sunday mornings for a free dawn ascension featuring participating hot air balloons.
Photos can’t capture the full beauty—come experience it in person this year!
Fun For Everyone in the Afternoon
Gates open at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for the Mid-South Balloon Festival!
Enjoy live music, delicious eats from food trucks and local vendors, a Kids' Zone, arts and crafts, and fun for all ages. Carnival rides*, midway games*, and plenty of family-friendly activities will keep the excitement going all evening.
Festival hours are 3 to 10 p.m. each day. Tickets are required for entry.
*Additional fees may apply for some activities.
Book a Balloon Ride (coming soon)
The Mid-South Balloon Festival will have a LIMITED number of balloon flights available for sale for Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 in the early morning around sunrise and early evening.
Flights typically occur about an hour before sunset but vary depending on weather conditions and wind speeds. These balloons will take off from the field. A ticket to the balloon festival must also be purchased to do a balloon flight. Balloon flights are 100% weather permitting.
The cost for a balloon ride is $300 per person plus booking fees. Check back for more information on booking your balloon ride. If the ride is cancelled due to weather, we will try to reschedule or give you a refund less the booking fees. See terms and conditions when booking.
Go For A Tethered Balloon Ride
Weather permitting
Step directly into the wonder of hot air ballooning – for $20 per person, passengers of all ages can take a tethered balloon ride and get a bird’s-eye view of the entire event.
Tickets must be purchased at the event.
Tethered rides typically occur after 6 p.m. – wind and weather permitting.
Stroll Through The Marketplace
Meet local artists and artisans and see their work available for purchase. Learn about services and products offered by local and regional businesses.
Glow Up
On both evenings come see the balloon glow, featuring the festival’s balloons lighting the evening sky. Truly a remarkable experience. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit back and relax and enjoy the spectacular display.
Weather and wind permitting.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Weather conditions for ballooning are best just after sunrise and 2-3 hours before sunset. Light, ideal winds (4-6 mph) often occur during these times. Hot Air Balloons will NOT be up during the day, when the sun is high, thermals (large bubbles of hot air that rise from the sun-heated earth) make ballooning hazardous.