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.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/08/2023
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Lake Shelbyville
Categories
The 2023 Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest will be held Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6, 7, & 8, 2023.
Event Schedule
October 6th
SUNSET 6:29 pm
4-8 pm Soft Glow at Willow Ridge Winery. Some balloons will inflate and some will do a soft glow if weather permits. Pauly’s BBQ food truck and Donut Dollies food truck will be available. Entertainment by the Grand Moff Band.
October 7th
SUNRISE 6:54 am, SUNSET 6:28 pm
TBA Pilot Briefing/Crew Call (Morning Flight)
Sunrise Sunrise Fun Flight. The Pilots will be flying over the Shelby County Airport sponsored by Software Solutions Inc.
4-8:30 pm 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, Tethered balloon rides to benefit local charities.
4-6:45 pm.Kids Area sponsored by Family Drug
SummerSkyz Helicopter Rides
2pm-Dusk (max 3 people per ride). Enjoy skydivers from the Mid American Parachute Club out of Taylorville before the glow. Paddi’s Air Filled Fun will be twisting balloons.
October 8th
SUNRISE 6:56 am
TBA Pilot Briefing/Crew Call (Morning Flight)
Sunrise Sunrise Flight. The Pilots will be taking off from Dam West Recreation Area. Sponsored by (sponsorship is available, call for details)
Due to weather, balloons may not take to the air.
ALL EVENT TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, WEATHER DEPENDENT & ARE AT PILOTS DISCRETION
*Times and Dates are Subject to Change*
Check back often for updates and changes
