PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/13/2024
7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location
Lake Shelbyville
Categories
The 2024 Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest will be held October 11-13th, 2024.
Event Schedule
October 11th (Sunset 6:20pm)
4-8pm
Meet & Greet at Willow Ridge Winery.
Some balloons will inflate and some will do a soft glow if weather permits.
Brick’s Exquisite Eats food truck and Donut Dollies food truck will be available.
Entertainment by the Brei Carter (Soulful Country artist)
October 10th
SUNRISE 7:01 am, SUNSET 6:18 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
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, Pauletta’s Place Popcorn
October 13th
SUNRISE 7:02 am
TBA Pilot Briefing/Crew Call (Morning Flight)
Sunrise Flight. The Pilots will be taking off from Dam West Recreation Area. Sponsored by Glenda Sphar Realty
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
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.
