PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/11/2025
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Vermilion Regional Airport
Categories
Balloons Over Vermilion will be held July 11 and 12, 2025
Balloons + Pilots
Meet the vibrant fleet and their skilled pilots bringing the skies to life at Balloons Over Vermilion. Discover the stories behind each balloon and the sponsors supporting them.
Balloon School
Ever wanted to explore the magic of hot air balloons up close? Balloon School is your backstage pass to one of Vermilion County’s most beloved traditions!
Kid Zone
A haven for young adventurers, featuring interactive activities, games, inflatables, and educational fun to spark imaginations.
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Touch A Truck Sponsored by Hyster Yale
Pickleball
Soccer Hosted by Danville Area Soccer Association
Halloran Family Discovery Zone (arts & science activities)
Lawn Games
Joyful Bubbles
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS / WRISTBANDS
Inflatables
Zipline
Air Jump
Rock Wall
Provided by 25/8 Xtreme
$5 Per Play
Laser Tag
Provided by Alpha Dog Entertainment
Event Schedule
Friday, July 11
3 p.m. – Gates Open
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – BAND: Riders of the Golden Maize
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Kids Zone
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Touch a Truck
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Sponsor/Hospitality Hours
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Beer Tent
3 p.m. – Dark – Summer Skyz Helicopter Rides
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Balloon Photo Booth
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – BAND: The Bossy Novas
5:45 p.m. – Salute to America and National Anthem
6 p.m. – Parade of Pilots
6:30 p.m. – Balloon Launch
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides
8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Balloon Glow
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – BAND: 90s Daughter
10 p.m. – Gates Close
Saturday, July 12th
6:30 a.m. – Community Flight
3:00 p.m. – Gates Open
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Kids Zone
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Touch A Truck
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Sponsor/Hospitality Hours
3 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Beer Tent
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Balloon School
3 p.m. – Dark – Summer Skyz Helicopter Rides
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – BAND: Crozier & Co.
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Balloon Photo Booth
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – CU Circus Collective
6:30 p.m. – Balloon Launch
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – BAND: Shotguns & Shot Glasses
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Tethered Balloon Rides
8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Balloon Glow
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – BAND: The K-Tels
10 p.m. – Gates Close
ADMISSION
$5 per person
10 and under FREE with each paid adult
For safety, no pets allowed at the festival!
PARKING
$5.00 per vehicle
RVs: $25 (Limited)
ATM
Cash Only – ATM Machine on the grounds once inside gates
For more details check out their website.
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
