SHAWNEE — Vibrant hot air balloons will take to the skies  as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) hosts its fifth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on  Aug. 12-13.

The free two-day festival offers a wide range of activities with live music, a 5K race, balloon glows and more.

The family-friendly  festival was recently recognized as an Oklahoma Outstanding Event by the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association (OTIA).

Festival goers will experience youth carnival rides a petting zoo, splash pad and inflatables. Guests can enjoy hot air balloon rides.

This year’s festival takes place at Raymond Peltier Park, 1702  S. Gordon Cooper Drive in Shawnee.

A vendor market will feature handcrafted items from local artists and craftspeople, in addition to other merchandise. Additionally, the Outdoor Nation Expo will take place  nearby at the FireLake Arena, bringing sports and outdoor enthusiasts together.

For more information, visit firelakeballoonfest.com.