Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
May 7th, 8th, and 9th
Times Vary per Day
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces an exciting change for the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival future. For the first time in 16 years, the festival will now have a new home and be extended to a three-day event. As the event draws a larger crowd year after year the Chamber, City of Foley, and its partners saw a great opportunity to collaborate with OWA and relocate to their state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA Blvd.
A family-friendly event, the festival has activities for everyone! Festival admission is free with select activities available for an additional charge. Guests will enjoy the expansive amenities of OWA including delicious restaurants, unique retail shopping options, a variety of entertainment attractions, and of course, The Park at OWA, it’s themed amusement park with more than 20 rides and attractions. Traditional festival activities will also be added throughout the property during the festival weekend featuring children’s activities, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, balloons in flight, artisan and food vendors, live music, and more!
More than 40 hot air balloons will light up the green space at OWA and soar through the skies in the heart of Foley on May 7th, 8th, and 9th. Balloons fly at dawn and dusk each day, wind and weather permitting.
The festival kicks off at OWA on Thursday, May 6 with a balloon glow from 6-8 pm. The excitement continues on Friday, May 7 from 2-10 pm, Saturday, May 8 from 9 am – 10 pm, and from 12 pm – 8 pm on Sunday, May 9. For a small fee, use of the VIP area gives you a place to eat, rest, and enjoy the fellowship! For complete schedule of events and more information click HERE
Thanks for voting in the 21st annual Sunny 105 People’s Choice Awards! Winners will be announced soon… A big thanks to all of our sponsor locations: St. Charles Place, Blalocks Seafood Gulf Shores/ Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream/ The Keg/ Cotton’s Seafood,Steaks,and Spirits/ Papa Rocco’s/ DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen/ Duck’s Diner/ GNG Plumbing and Hardware/Island Discount Tire/ McCarron Insurance/ O’Chopper’s Almost Irish Pub/ The Undertow/Tacky Jack’s/ Woodson’s Barge-N/ Gulf Shores Family Pharmacy/Moe’s Original BBQ – Orange Beach/ Stephi Cocktails and Cuisine.
20th annual Sunny People’s Choice Award winners posted below.
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GULF SHORES
City of Gulf Shores local beach, facility, and business information HERE
ORANGE BEACH
City of Orange Beach local beach, facility, and business information HERE
FOLEY
City of Foley local information HERE
Open Daily from: 9am to 4pm
(last guests at 3:30pm)
We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, but observe regular business hours the day after the holiday.
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo offers close up views of over 500 exotic animals including: lions, tigers, bears, primates, leopards, wolves, and more! Visit the reptile house, petting zoo, and aviary. There is a shaded picnic area, gift shop and seasonal concessions. Open year round,with seasonal animal encounters, animal shows and keeper talks.
Open daily 9-4
(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year’s Day) New Zoo location at 20499 Oak Road East in Gulf Shores
“Legends in Concert at OWA is the #1 Las Vegas Tribute Artist
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The fun never stops at The Park at OWA! Be captivated by the vibrant
rollercoasters and games in The Park and stroll around Downtown OWA for
great food and shopping. Get tickets to enjoy The Park for the day or
grab season passes for unlimited fun! Get your tickets HERE!
LAMBERT’S CAFE in Foley, Alabama. The service is impeccable and the food is GREAT!!!! While you’re visiting, talk to some of the workers. Who knows, maybe one of them can tell you the best places to visit!!!
Tacky Jacks is the perfect place for locals and vacationers alike to enjoy the beauty and culture of the Alabama’s gulf coast with good drinks, quality food, and a spectacular view of the waters. If you’re in search of fun and inviting restaurants to eat near Gulf Shores, AL and Orange Beach, AL, look no further than the great food and casual dining of Tacky Jacks.
Desoto’s Seafood Kitchen, the multiple People’s Choice Award winning restaurant! Seafood, and so much more! Kids and Senior menus available. Enjoy one of your favorites, today!
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