Balloon Flights / Balloon Glow Schedule
August 26th & 27th 2022!
There are over 40 Balloons coming to town this year! The pilots meet soon before the launches to determine whether they will set up and launch, set up and stay tethered to the ground, or not launch at all- (depending on weather)
The flights are slated for:
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Friday Evening (Approx. 6:00/6:15 PM)
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Saturday Morning (Approx. 6:15/6:30 AM)
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Saturday Evening (Approx. 6:00/6:15 PM)
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Balloon Glow - Saturday Evening at 8:00 PM at the (4) Launch Sites Listed Below-
The glow is where the pilots set up the balloons, stay tethered to the ground and glow at night.
Launch Sites
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Mayfair Park (Mayfair subdivision is located off of N. Kickapoo St. across from Graue Chevrolet)
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Dugan Center -- 1500 N. McLean St., Lincoln
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315 8th St., Lincoln--City owned lot
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455 Campus View Dr., Lincoln
Purchasing Flights
There will be no tethered balloon rides this year; however, rides can be purchased at $300.00/person. If interested, please contact a pilot directly ASAP to book your flight! I can assure you -- this will be an experience that you will NOT soon forget!
- Dan Reusch -- 309-573-4641
- Greg Saul -- 309-337-7927
Full Weekend Itinerary
Thursday, 25th - Itinerary
- Ribbon Cutting at The Lincoln Arts Institute - A dedication to Moses Pinkerton - 5:30 PM
Friday, 26th - Itinerary
- Ribbon Cutting at Comfort Inn - 5:15/5:30 PM
- Friday Night Balloon Flights - Approx. 6:00/6:15 PM
- Flights take off at each of the 4 launch sites:
- Art Fair at Lincoln Arts Institute - Downtown 5:00-8:00 PM
- Lincoln Public Library Buck-A-Bag Book Sale
- Activities for Kids at Scully Park
- Dock Dogs - Downtown- on Mclean St. between Broadway St. and Pulaski St.
- Onsite Registration/ Practice – 12:00 pm
- Big Air WAVE # 1 – 1:00 pm
- Big Air WAVE # 2 – 3:00 pm
- Big Air WAVE # 3 – 5:00 pm
- Extreme Vertical – 7:00 pm
- Event Format: Outdoor Big Air®, Extreme Vertical® & Speed RetrieveTM & Iron Dog Rankings
MAIN STAGE: Downtown - Stage will be set up on the corner of Pulaski St and Kickapoo St (facing North toward Broadway St.)
- LIVE MUSIC from BIG SUNS from 7:00-11:00 PM
Saturday, 27th - Itinerary
- Saturday Morning Balloon Flights - 6:15/6:30 AM
- Flights take off at each of the 4 launch sites:
- Drive Up or Eat In- Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast - @ The Lincoln Masonic Lodge- 2022 N. Kickapoo St. - 7:00AM - 10:00AM
- Craft & Vendor Fair - @ The OASIS- 2180 Woodlawn Rd. - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Corn & Brats Feed - @ The OASIS- 2180 Woodlawn Rd. - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- ALMH Farmers Market - Logan County Fairgrounds - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Art Fair at Lincoln Art Institute - Downtown - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Balloons Over 66 5K - 8 AM starting at Lincoln Park District
- Up In Smoke - Backyard BBQ Competition- Downtown
- Backyard BBQ Awards 4:00PM
- Lincoln Public Library Buck-A-Bag Book Sale
- Balloons Over 66 Bags Tournament - Downtown
- Classic Car Show - Downtown- 5 PM - 8 PM (50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, $5 for car entries)
- Saturday Evening Balloon Flights - 6:00/6:15 PM
- Flights take off at each of the 4 launch sites:
- DOCK DOGS COMPETITION - Downtown - on McLean St. between Broadway St. and Pulaski St.
- Onsite Registration/ Practice – 10:00 am
- Big Air WAVE # 4 – 11:00 am
- Big Air WAVE # 5 – 1:00 pm
- Big Air WAVE # 6 – 3:00 pm
- Speed Retrieve (All in One Finals) – 5:00 pm
- Big Air Finals start at 7:00 pm (Pro, Semi-Pro, Contender & Amateur Finals)
- Event Format: Outdoor Big Air®, Extreme Vertical® & Speed RetrieveTM & Iron Dog Rankings
- Saturday Night Balloon Glow - 8:00 PM
- Balloons Glows will take place at each of the 4 launch sites:
- MAIN STAGE - Downtown - Stage will be set up on the corner of Pulaski St and Kickapoo St (facing North toward Broadway St)
- 3:00-6:00 PM- Thornhill Duo
- 8:00-11:00 PM- Stereo Typical
**Alcohol vending will be done from Spirited Republic, Alley-Bi Saloon, The Rusty Rail Pub**
Sunday, 28th - Itinerary
Food:
Local Eateries in Downtown Lincoln:
Mama’s Arcade – Friday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Alley-Bi Saloon – Friday starting at 5:30 p.m.
Guest House Coffee and Pastries – Friday 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Guzzardo’s – Friday 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Sorrento’s – Open 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Rio Grande – Open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Joe’s Pizzeria – Open 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Blue Dog Inn – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Idle Hour – Open 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Flossie’s – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Deep Roots – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sir Renna Tea – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Food Trucks:
Cheesed Out
Pat’s Famous Walleye
Nuthatch Hill BBQ Company
Cullers’ Fries
The Traveling Top Hat & Treats
Shaved Ice Shack
Pauly's BBQ
Compassionate Crumbs
Lincoln Art Fair - Vendor Sign Up
Sign up today! Guidelines and applications for artists on www.lincolnartsinstitute.com
$75.00 Fee - no juried entries
Location: Lincoln Arts Institute
112 S. McLean Street., Lincoln, IL 62656
Contact Marcia Cook: (217) 870-0482
or mcook@lincolnartsinstitute.com
Oasis Craft & Vendor Sign Up
Sign up today! $35 ~ Vendor Space 10 ft X 10 ft
Location: Oasis Senior Center
2810 Woodlawn Road. Lincoln, IL 62656
Walk-in Registration: Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM
Phone: (217) 732-6132
Email Registration: Kmiller@oasisseniorcenter.com
Questions?
For questions, please contact the Logan County Tourism Bureau at (217) 732-8687
or stop in at 101 N. Chicago Street., Lincoln, IL 62656
Email: assistant@destinationlogancountyil.com