Big Balloon Fun in Branson’s Balloon Festival

Are you game for an awesome weekend in the ultimate vacation destination in the Midwest? This is the perfect time to go on a short bonding trip with your family and friends. There is only place to go to for that weekend fun adventure – Branson Missouri! In Branson, you will have the time of your life with all the activities and attractions present in Branson. Branson is not only famous because of the world-class entertainment by its live music shows, theater plays, and concerts. It is also an awesome place for a vacation because of the many festivals that are happening yearly in the area.

Parakeet Pete's Steampunk Balloon at the Branson Landing

For this month of August, come and visit Branson in time for the Balloon Festival. The Branson Balloon Festival happens this October 23 to 25, 2017. Spend that particular Friday to Sunday the right way and treat your family and friends to an eye candy festival. Some of the things that you can expect in the Branson Balloon Festival are live entertainment, food, and of course, the balloon rides. The highlights of this festival are the hot air balloon flights and competition, balloon glow, ultralight aircraft, remote control planes, and the helicopter rides. One balloon flight typically lasts around 30 minutes to an hour up in the air. Try this amazing ride and see the beauty of the Ozarks from up above. The festival coincides with the fall season in Branson so you are guaranteed with the most breathtaking views of the colors of fall. Feel the wonders of flying, and also get to learn more about flying. You can also watch the pilot and crew inflate the balloon before takeoff. Witness a competition between the pilots, too. Lastly, you should stay around until dusk to see the balloon glow part of the event. When dusk comes, you can see the balloons lighting the sky like candles. All the events in the Branson Balloon Festival will push through as weather permits.

This festival will be held at the Branson Recplex at Branson Hills Parkway. For sure, this is one festival of Branson to be excited about. And for your Branson vacation, may it be a weekend getaway or a week-long stay, your choice of a lodging place is crucial, too. For your convenience, stay in Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort. It has various lodging options for you to choose from. You can choose to stay in a condo overlooking Branson’s Table Rock Lake, or in a secluded cabin nestled in the woods of the Ozarks. Thousand Hills is also located just minutes away from Branson’s entertainment district, shopping malls, and theme parks. Book your stay at Thousand Hills for the Branson Balloon Festival now. For inquiries and reservations, just call 1-877-262-0430.

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