04/07/2026
🎈Get ready, Louisville — the skies are about to get a whole lot more colorful!
The 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Great BalloonFest is floating into town April 23–25, and it's bringing four epic events you won't want to miss. Picture this: massive, glowing hot air balloons lighting up the night sky over Waterfront Park during the Balloon Glow — pure magic, Thursday and Friday nights at 9 p.m.
But wait, it gets better. Early birds, set those alarms! The Great Balloon Race lifts off from Bowman Field on Friday and Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. — because who needs coffee when you've got a front-row seat to dozens of balloons soaring overhead?
Oh, and the best part? It's free — just snag your 2026 Pegasus Pin and you're in! 🐴📌
We’re starting to feel it… warmer days, longer nights, and Derby season right around the corner ☀️
The Great Balloon Glow returns to Waterfront Park on Thursday, April 23 bringing light, color, and a little wonder to the waterfront.