This article was reposted from Central Oregon Daily
BEND, Ore. — Balloons Over Bend makes its annual return the weekend of July 24-26. Balloons will be flying over Central Oregon and there are plenty of chances to see them lift off and even light up at night.
Here is the schedule of events.
Morning liftoff
Weather permitting, balloons will take off each morning (July 24, 25, 26) at sunrise from R.E. Jewell Elementary at 20550 Murphy Road in Bend. The event is free to watch. Make sure to bring a jacket if it’s particularly chilly those mornings. Launch times will vary, so check the Bend Festivals Facebook page for updates.
Bend Night Glow and Balloon Blast at COCC
Head to the Central Oregon Community College Campus in Bend on July 24, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
There will be obstacle course races for the kids at these times:
- Ages 3 to 4 — 6:00pm
- Ages 5 to 7 — 6:10pm
- Ages 8 to 10 — 6:20pm
There will be an extreme trampoline show by Flippenout. The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association will bring its marimba music to the event. There will also be food trucks and vendors.
The night caps off with the glow show in which the balloons light up with propellant after the sun goes down.
Redmond Brewfest and Night Glow
Head to American Legion Park on July 25, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Food trucks, local brewers and vendors will be on hand along with live music. That’s followed by the glow show after sundown.
