The 2024 Great Forest Park Balloon Race in the Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park. Dates: Friday and Saturday, September 20th & 21st.
The Balloon Glow will take place on Friday evening, September 20th, the fields open at 5pm, with the Balloon Glow between 6:45-8:45pm, a fireworks finale beginning at 9:15pm, plus music on the Main Stage and food trucks and concessions available.
On Saturday, September 21st, festivities begin at 1pm. Children's games and activities, live entertainment such as Purina Pro Plan Performance Team, inflatables and more. There will be food trucks galore, concessions or bring your own picnic basket. The Balloon Race "Hare" Balloon launch will take place at 4:30pm with the "Hound" Balloon launch beginning at 4:45pm.
All events take place at the Emerson Central Fields. All events are FREE! VIP packages are available. See website for ALL the details!