Alabama Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

Add colorful balloons and a Foley outing to your beach vacation at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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Add colorful balloons and a Foley outing to your beach vacation at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. The next festival is April 29–May 1, 2027, at OWA Parks & Resort.

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Color, Entertainment, and Family Time

Balloons at the 2021 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival

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Balloon Flights and Glows

Balloon flights and glows take place around dawn and dusk when weather conditions allow. Build flexibility into your visit rather than counting on a balloon display at a fixed time.

Live music at the 2021 festival

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Explore the Festival Grounds

Browse arts and crafts, food vendors, and entertainment while spending time together. Festival admission is free; purchases and optional activities are separate.

Spectators at the 2021 festival

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Visit OWA

The festival takes place at OWA in Foley. Combine your visit with Downtown OWA dining or shopping, and check separate admission requirements if you plan to enter Tropic Falls.

Balloon glow at the 2021 festival

2021 company event photo

Bring Your Camera

Give yourself time to watch the changing light and photograph the balloons when they are active. Check the day’s announcements before leaving your rental.

Plan Ahead

Check the Schedule Before You Go

Review the official festival website for the current event schedule, parking, tethered rides, and weather updates. Bring comfortable shoes and plan for time outdoors.

Guest FAQ

Questions Before You Book

When is the next festival?

April 29–May 1, 2027.

Where is it held?

At OWA Parks & Resort in Foley, Alabama.

Are balloon activities guaranteed?

No. Flights and glows depend on suitable weather and occur around dawn and dusk.

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Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals is a family-owned vacation rental company in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, managing more than 1,800 condos, beach houses and hotel suites along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Guests book Gulf-front and bayfront rentals directly with the local team that operates and maintains them, including the Phoenix condominium towers, with in-house housekeeping, on-site maintenance, staffed Service Desks and 24/7 guest support. Whether you’re deciding where to stay in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, you can compare beachfront condos, bayfront resorts and beach houses in one place.

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Locally owned and operated beach vacation specialists in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach since 1985. We live here. Read the Brett/Robinson story.

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Our staffed Service Desks each serve a group of nearby buildings, and our Hwy. 59 office serves our other properties. Your pre-arrival page tells you exactly where to check in.

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We run our own in-house housekeeping and laundry services for fresh linens and clean accommodations, keeping properties to a high standard of cleanliness.

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We provide on-site maintenance and security at many properties, plus regular inspections, secure access and 24/7 emergency assistance.

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We serve Gulf Shores (including Fort Morgan) and Orange Beach, and our specialists know the best restaurants, music venues and fishing spots. Start planning with our Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area guide.

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