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Hot air balloon festival returns to Fayetteville in August

  • By Todd Gill · Thursday, Jun 23, 2022 

Photo courtesy SOAR NWA

A hot air balloon festival that debuted in Fayetteville a few years ago is set to return this summer.

The third annual SOAR NWA festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27 at Drake Field.

The event will include a variety of hot air balloon activities (weather permitting), a kids zone, beer garden, live music, exhibits and various aeronautics activities.

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The festival began in 2019, but was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The event returned in 2021, and has now been expanded to a two-day festival.

Festivities kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, and include circus performers, tethered balloon rides, and a skydiving show. Gates open at 7 a.m. Saturday for more balloon rides, a pancake breakfast, a car exhibit, and various performances.

SOAR NWA is organized by local nonprofit Open Avenues, which offers employment, skill training and job placement services for adults with disabilities.

For a full schedule, visit SOARNWA.com.


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