If you want to enjoy the adventure of hot air balloon, join the Natchez Balloon Festival in the historic town of Natchez, Mississippi. The festival takes place at the Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens, a beautiful place near the Mississippi River to enjoy a ballooning experience. The adventurous celebration of Natchez Hot Air Balloon Festival attracts thousands of visitors for fun, and brings more tourists to the town to watch balloons rise into the sky.
Balloon Races
Natchez Balloon Festival features exciting balloon races; skilled and experienced pilots compete to reach targets on the ground or complete aerial challenges to win the contest. These balloon races require a command over navigation, altitude control, burner system management, and wind pattern analysis for better performance.
Watching the balloons take off is a mesmerizing experience. Spectators cheer as colorful balloons of unique designs pass overhead. They enjoy the early morning sight when balloons fill the sky with their bright colors. Further the balloon shapes of famous animals or cartoons make the event more exciting for children.
The Night Glow
This is one of the most thrilling moments of Natchez Hot Air Balloon Festival. In the evening, balloons are inflated but stay on the ground creating a mesmerizing scene. Lighting up multiple balloons at the same time creates a wonderful spectacle for all; particularly this night glow is a favorite activity for families. They enjoy colorful night and tethered rides for a sensational and memorable experience.
Family Fun
The Natchez Balloon Festival is a family-friendly event. Its activities and displays keep the participants happy and energetic. Both parents and children participate in interactive activities where they learn about the features and functions of hot air balloons. These educational sessions offer experiments to understand how air pressure and heat make them rise.
Families can spend the whole day enjoying different attractions, live music, food, and entertainment. Local and national bands create a lively atmosphere throughout the weekend. The visitors discover southern favorites while exploring the fun of hot air balloon.
Exploring Natchez
Natchez Balloon Festival is a great opportunity to explore this historic town. Its old mansions and museums have a lot of interesting subjects and historical collections to learn about this one of the oldest settlements on the Mississippi River. The town is famous for its antebellum homes, which reflect its deep Southern history.
Popular places to visit:
- Longwood, Stanton Hall
- Rosalie Mansion
- Natchez Museum – African American Culture
- The William Johnson House
