Friday, November 6, 2026
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The festival runs Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, with hot air balloons, food and entertainment.
Balloon Fest is returning to Abilene this weekend, Nov. 6-7, with hot air balloons, food and entertainment.
The event is set for 2250 E.N. 10th St. It runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Organizers said the festival will include tethered balloon rides, morning launches, food and entertainment.
Written by The Alamo Republican from KTXS’s reporting, using only the facts in it. KTXS’s own headline: “Balloon Fest returns to Abilene this weekend with rides, launches and entertainmentBalloon Fest is returning to Abilene this weekend, Nov. 6-7, bringing hot air balloons, food and entertainment back to the city.”
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