MUSKOGEE  – Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning will be at historic Hatbox Field August 16 and 17. 

The balloon festival, now in its second year will host dozens of balloon pilots and their crews, many of which will be in the running for the Oklahoma Hot Air Balloon Championship Governor’s Trophy.

Festival-goers will experience luminous balloon glows both Friday and Saturday with many of the balloons inflated and lighting the festival grounds with brilliant color. 

Back by popular demand, tether rides will be offered for those who want a few minutes in a floating balloon basket that is securely tied to the ground.

Admission for the event is $10 per car. 

A Food Truck midway, Kids Zone, helicopter rides, musical guests and an “Up, Up and Away” 5K run on Saturday morning are all being offered as part of this year’s festival.

There will be RV campsites available.  For more information, visit okballoonfestival.com or the Oklahoma Ballooning Festival Facebook page @OkieBalloonFest. Hatbox Field is at 4000 Border Street, Muskogee, just west of Highway 69 and Border Street.