Calvert City, Kentucky ( September 5, 2024) – Calvert City is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Calvert City Balloon Glow, a family-friendly event set to light up Memorial Park on September 13 and 14 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM each night. This free two-day celebration promises to be an unforgettable experience. It will feature an array of old-fashioned carnival games, live music, food trucks, local artisan vendors, and a stunning display of glowing hot air balloons. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a weekend filled with hot air! The Calvert City Balloon Glow is proudly co-sponsored by the Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, Calvert Area Development Association, local businesses, and the City of Calvert City.
Event Highlights:
Balloon Glow:
As the sun sets, witness a breathtaking spectacle of hot air balloons lighting up Memorial Park. 7 PM – 8 PM on Friday and Saturday night (weather permitting)
Carnival Games:
Nostalgic games for kids and adults alike. 5-8 PM, Friday and Saturday night
Live Music
Enjoy performances from talented local musicians throughout the evening. 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Artisan Vendors
Browse handmade crafts from local vendors. 5-8 PM, Friday and Saturday night. We are no longer accepting vendors for this event.
Tethered Balloon Rides
Get a bird’s-eye view of Calvert City for just $20 per person (weather permitting). Friday and Saturday from 5-8 PM, 6 years and older, parent signature required if under 18. Tethering will start promptly at 5 PM and end at 8 PM, even if there is still a line.
Competitive Flights
For those looking for an early morning adventure, join us on September 14 and 15, between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, as the balloons take flight in a competitive race over Calvert City. Balloons will soar towards Doctors Park, making for a thrilling morning spectacle. For a more immersive experience, full hot air balloon rides are available for $250 per person, with sign-ups at the tethered ride tent during the Balloon Glow. A limited number of spaces are available to have a ride along with the hot air balloon pilots. Registration for the event will be at the balloon glow and is first-come, first-served.
Parking & Shuttle Information
Additional event parking and shuttle will be available at Pathway Baptist Church, 229 W 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029, Calvert City Elementary, 536 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029, Calvert City Old Park, 1674 E 5th Ave, Calvert City, KY 42029. Shuttle service will be provided between these locations and Memorial Park. Stay tuned for the shuttle schedule.
Weather Notice
All balloon-related activities are weather permitting. Stay tuned to the latest weather updates and announcements from our pilots for balloon activities on our social media channels! Hot air balloons only fly at sunrise or within an hour of sunset when the winds are more predictable and calm. There are also other factors, such as heat thermals and atmospheric pressure that our pilots have to consider. So what does this mean for the festival? If weather permits – look to the skies between 6 AM and 8 AM on Saturday (14) and Sunday (15) morning to see them take flight or enjoy a balloon glow on the festival grounds from 5-8 PM Friday (13) and Saturday (14) night. There are also interactive balloon activities to enjoy during the day.
Contact Information
For more information, please call Calvert City Hall at (270) 395-7138 or email info@calvertcityky.gov.