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2025 Merchandise is Now Online, Shop Official Swag While It Lasts!
The 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival may have wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, but it’s not too late to grab a piece of the magic! If you didn’t get a chance to shop during the event—or just want to snag an extra tee or keepsake—you’re in luck.
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2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival: A Colorful Celebration of Community and Fun
"The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is not only our largest event of the year, it’s one that truly brings our community together."
May 53 min read
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Update: Friday’s Festivities Continue, Saturday’s Events Canceled Due to Weather Forecast
2025 GCHABF Balloon Glow FOLEY, AL  — The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival continues its vibrant celebration tonight, Friday, May 2,...
May 22 min read
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Balloon Glows at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival: Experience the Magic
One of the most breathtaking and crowd-favorite moments of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is the Balloon Glow — an unforgettable experience that lights up the night sky with vibrant color, glowing flames, and community wonder.
May 12 min read
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Weather and Safety: What You Need to Know for the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
At the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival , we strive to create a fun and safe experience for everyone—guests, volunteers, pilots, and...
Apr 292 min read
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Step Inside the Magic: Explore Our Interactive Balloon Experience
As part of the Festival, guests are invited to explore the wonder of ballooning like never before with our Interactive Balloon Experience — a hands-on, family-friendly display designed to educate, inspire, and wow festivalgoers of all ages, and it's FREE!
Apr 292 min read
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🎈The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Featured LIVE on WKRG’s Red Couch Interview
We were thrilled to join WKRG News 5 this morning for a special Red Couch Interview to preview the highly anticipated 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, happening this weekend in Foley!
Apr 292 min read
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Launches New Website for an Elevated Experience
With the festival’s continued growth, the new website was designed to make it easier than ever for attendees to access information, plan their visit, and stay up to date on the latest announcements.
Apr 152 min read
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Catch the Magic: Morning Flights at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
On Friday and Saturday mornings of the festival (May 2 & 3, 2025), our participating balloon pilots may launch between 6 AM & 8 AM from various locations around the area.
Apr 112 min read
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Unveils Daily Schedule of Events
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Unveils Daily Schedule of Events
Mar 243 min read
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VIP Experience Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
VIP Experience tickets for the 2025 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival (May 1-3, 2025) are now on sale!
Feb 282 min read
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21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Poster Design Chosen
Congrats to Mallory Ingram, winner of the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival poster design contest.
Jan 292 min read
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival: A Recognized Gem of Alabama Tourism
In 2021, this vibrant festival received a prestigious honor from the Alabama Tourism Department, being named the Attraction of the Year.
May 2, 20232 min read
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Honored at 2021 Alabama Governor's Conference on Tourism
The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival was named 2021 Event of the Year by the Alabama Tourism Department.
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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