Mississippi’s 38th annual Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest is set to take off in Canton on Thursday, June 29, including fun events for attendees of all ages.
Free events featuring over 15 hot air balloons, live music, fireworks, and more will be held at various locations across Central Mississippi until Sunday, June 2.
Here’s the full schedule for the week:
Thursday, June 29
- 6:00 p.m. | Launch Party on the Historic Courthouse Square in Canton
- Live music by Doug Hurd and Larry Brewer
- Food vendors include Funny Face Foods, Marlo’s Backyard BBQ, Green Ghost Tacos, Boosted Bean Coffee Co., and Crunch Time Concessions
Friday, June 30
- 6 a.m. | Competition Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center
- 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Kid’s Corner at Northpark Mall for $5 per person
- 6 p.m. | Over 15 hot air balloons taking flight and free fireworks display
Saturday, July 1
- 7:00 a.m. | Balloon Chase Bike Ride & Competition Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center
- 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Mississippi’s Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring live music by Travelin’ Jane Band
- 6:30 p.m. | Balloon Chase Run/Walk & Kids One Mile Fun Run
- 7:30 p.m. | Balloon Glow
- 8:00 p.m. | Good Samaritan’s Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
- 9:00 p.m. | Fireworks
- Food vendors include Funny Face Foods, Crunch Time Concessions, Green Ghost Tacos, Boosted Bean Coffee Co., and Incredible BBQ & Soulfood
Sunday, July 2
- 6:30 a.m. | Pilot Fun Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center
