The Great Midwest Balloon Fest will be held this Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2015, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame. Adult tickets are $15/day if you buy them online in advance, or $20 at the gate. Kids’ tickets (ages 4-14) are $8.50 online in advance, $10 at the gate; kids 3 and under get in free. There are also some family ticket deals and 2-day pass discounts available online.
This event includes balloon ascensions, balloon rides ($), balloon glows, live music, a carnival ($) a kidz zone, a beer garden, and more.
Festival hours are from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.