Schedule:

July 28, 2023

4pm - Gates Open!

4-10pm - Shop the Marketplace

Art, unique gifts and more await at our Marketplace! Find a fun gift, meet local favorites or just browse the makers, businesses and creators featured at this event.

Want to share your passion with the community? We are accepting applications for the 2023 Balloons Over Bend Marketplace now! Spread the word about your business, service or craft with thousands of festival goers.

4 -10pm: Bend Night Glow Celebration

Bring the whole family down to the Night Glow for an evening of music, food and glow-in-the-dark balloons! Take the kids to the Balloon Blast race for a chance to stack up some points in our Kid’s Rock the Races series. Soak up the summer evening with live music, food trucks and browse our unique vendors at the marketplace. There is something for everyone!

Pack a blanket and spread out as you wait for the sky to darken so the balloons can begin their magical glow.

Location: Central Oregon Community College

5pm - Balloon Blast Kids Race Kicks Off

Head down early for one of Central Oregon’s favorites: a kids-only obstacle race course. The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle. We encourage parents and guardians to come and cheer their little athletes on as they enjoy being part of a supportive, healthy and motivational community event!

Race Start Times:
Ages 3 to 4 - 5:00pm
Ages 5 to 6 - 5:15pm
Ages 7 to 8 - 5:30pm
Ages 9 to 10 - 5:45pm

6-7pm - Live Music: Doc Ryan Trio

American Roots music, pure and simple. Folk, Blues, Rock, Gospel, Alt.

7:30-8:30pm - Live Music: Major Dudes

Spend the evening dancing and singing to your Steely Dan favorites! Daren McGavren on guitar and vocals, Gary Gallagher on keyboards and vocals, Rob Zipper on Drums and Rob Fincham on Bass and vocals.

8:30pm - Balloons Rollout

Sunrise - Balloons Light Up!

Get up early and watch the magic happen! Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family!

Ballooning is an exciting but unpredictable activity that is depends on ideal weather conditions. Launch times will vary! Please keep an eye out on social media pages as we approach the event for the most up-to-date info on balloon launches.

Want to learn more about ballooning? Get hands on experience with real pilots. Sign up to volunteer and join the 2023 crew!

Interested in booking a Balloon Ride? Send us an email to learn how you can take to the skies! You can reach us at [email protected]

Location: R.E. Jewell Elementary School

July 29, 2023

Sunrise - Balloons Light Up!

Get up early and watch the magic happen! Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family!

Ballooning is an exciting but unpredictable activity that is depends on ideal weather conditions. Launch times will vary! Please keep an eye out on social media pages as we approach the event for the most up-to-date info on balloon launches.

Want to learn more about ballooning? Get hands on experience with real pilots. Sign up to volunteer and join the 2023 crew!

Interested in booking a Balloon Ride? Send us an email to learn how you can take to the skies! You can reach us at [email protected]

Location: R.E. Jewell Elementary School

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow

Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for a fun summer day as we kick off another year of Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow. Starting at 5pm with a beer garden, vendors, bounce houses and so much more!

Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

July 30, 2023

Sunrise - Balloons Light Up!

Get up early and watch the magic happen! Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family!

Ballooning is an exciting but unpredictable activity that is depends on ideal weather conditions. Launch times will vary! Please keep an eye out on social media pages as we approach the event for the most up-to-date info on balloon launches.

Want to learn more about ballooning? Get hands on experience with real pilots. Sign up to volunteer and join the 2023 crew!

Interested in booking a Balloon Ride? Send us an email to learn how you can take to the skies! You can reach us at [email protected]

Location: R.E. Jewell Elementary School

Date:

July 28-30, 2023

Location:

Central Oregon Community College,
2600 Northwest College Way,
Bend, OR 97703.

R.E. Jewell Elementary School,
20550 Murphy Road,
Bend, OR 97702

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center,
3800 SW Airport Way,
Redmond, OR 97756.

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