Muskogee Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hatbox Event Park
The Muskogee Hot Air Balloon Festival, previously named Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning, returns August 21 & 22, 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of family fun, live entertainment, and colorful hot air balloons to Hatbox Event Park.
Watch the sky come alive with spectacular hot air balloons, enjoy breathtaking nightly balloon glows, and experience tethered balloon rides that offer a unique perspective of the festival grounds. Throughout the weekend, guests can explore a variety of food trucks, vendors, family activities, and entertainment for all ages.
This year’s festival features two nights of live music, headlined by Oklahoma native Kaitlin Butts on Friday night and the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band on Saturday night. From Red Dirt country to New Orleans brass, the festival’s concert lineup adds even more excitement to one of Oklahoma’s favorite events.
Admission to the festival is FREE.
On-site parking is available for $20 per vehicle at the gate. Premium Parking is available now for $30 nightly or $55 for a weekend pass, CLICK HERE to purchase online, or stop by the Muskogee Civic Center Box Office at 425 Boston St.
Whether you’re coming for the balloons, the music, the food or the memories, the Muskogee Hot Air Balloon Festival offers an experience the whole family will enjoy!
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