PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/10/2026
All Day
Location
Lake Shelbyville
Categories
The 2026 Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest will be held October 9-11th, 2026.
Sunrise: Sunrise Fun Flight. The Pilots will be flying over the Shelby County Airport sponsored by Software Solutions Inc.
Balloon Glow and Cookout at the Shelby County Airport. (Sponsored by J&R Collision Centers) Some balloons will inflate and do a glow if weather permits. Cookout benefits Shelbyville Fire Department, Local food and drink vendors, Music by All Kindz of Soundz, Kids Area sponsored by Family Drug from 4-6:45 pm. Tethered balloon rides to benefit local charities. SummerSkyz Helicopter Rides 2pm-Dusk (max 3 people per ride). Enjoy skydivers from the Mid America Parachute Club out of Taylorville before the glow. Paddi’s Air Filled Fun will be twisting balloons. Lions Club Spiral Spuds, Big Al’s Lemon shakeups.
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.
