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Zachary's Really Hot Air Balloon Festival Takes Flight This Weekend

Aug 08, 2024 11:08AM ● By Lauren Pope
The Really Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening THIS WEEKEND. We've got the full rundown of events and happenings and can't wait to share them with you.

First of all, there's something for those of us who don't particularly love being really hot, but do love the idea of seeing some balloons. 

There will be a 6:00am flight on Saturday, August 10th. So, if you are an early bird come on out to the Zachary Community Park around 5:00am Saturday morning to get ready to see the balloons fly. While we hope that they can plan to launch from the park, sometimes mother nature has other plans with the winds. If the winds are not in favor for the pilots to launch from the park they will decide and leave from there to another desired location to launch and take to the skies!!!!! This is a sight to see, and you don't want to miss out!!!

Maybe you're not an early bird. That's ok, there's a full day of food and fun planned for the whole family. Fore example, are you a car buff? You're in luck!  Zachary Cars and Coffee will be out 12-2 on Saturday at the festival.

Of course, balloon rides are the main event! Remember, these are weather permitting, so we've all got our fingers crossed that those hurricane strength winds will stay FAR away from us. It's supposed to be sunny and HOT that day, so things are looking good.

Balloon rides are $20 for adults ages 13+ and $15 for children under 12. 



 Wondering where everything will be set up? Keep this map handy during the day to map out where to find your favorite food truck or vendor. 

 Parking will be available at Zachary Youth Park and surrounding businesses.