Thanks to the generosity of event sponsors (listed at right), parking is FREE and there is NO admission fee.
Fees only apply for carnival rides, the inflatable fair, food, souvenirs, and tethered balloon rides.

Thursday September 8

Kids’ Night sponsored by the Beaver 96.7
5:00 p.m. — Carnival Midway Open
5:00 p.m. — Inflatable Fair Open
–Kids Activity Tent with free balloons, face painting, and more while supplies last.
–Hot Air Balloon Pilot Meet and Greet where you can get up close with a hot air balloon; visit with crew members; tether rides (weather permitting – $10)

Friday September 9

Family Night sponsored by Houchens Industries
3:00 p.m. — Carnival Midway Open
3:00 p.m. — Inflatable Fair Open
– Tethered Balloon Rides (weather permitting)
– Balloon Glow presented by Fruit of the Loom
5:00 p.m. — Music from Miss Nomer
6:00 p.m. — 7th annual Bowling Green Idol presented by 100.7 Sam FM with The Farm (Nick, Krista, and Damien) as the BG Idol Celebrity Judges! (see tunes page for more details)
7:30 p.m. — Live concert by The Farm featuring 2010 Balloons, Tunes & BBQ concert performer Nick Hoffman of the Kenny Chesney Band

Saturday September 10

Early morning (shortly after daybreak) — Competitive Hot Air Balloon Fly-In Event
12:00 p.m. — Carnival Midway Open
12:00 p.m. — Inflatable Fair Open
3:00 p.m. — The Ultimate IGA BBQ&A with Donny Bray (pre-registration required)
4:30 p.m. — The Ultimate IGA BBQ&A with Donny Bray (pre-registration required)

5:00 p.m. — Hare and Hound Hot Air Balloon Race
5:30 p.m. — Concerts kick off on center stage presented by 95.1 WGGC (see tunes page for more details)

Sunday September 11

Early morning (shortly after daybreak) — Final Competitive Hot Air Balloon Fly-In Event