BALLOON FEST
The third weekend of August the park welcomes up to 40 hot air balloons and over 20,000 visitors to enjoy Balloon Fest, an annual Centralia event. The uniqueness of Foundation Park is a great benefit to Balloon Fest. The park provides an ideal location for the public to get up close and view the balloons as they take to the skies. The balloonist like the setting, we have balloonists that come back every year just because it’s such a nice environment.
In the center of the event, Catfish Pond acts as a reflecting pool to the colorful, gentle giants. Many use this weekend to reunite with friends and families who return to Centralia. Balloon Fest also attracts visitors from literally all over the world, who make the Balloon Fest part of their summer travel destinations.
 Balloons over the pondClick on photo for link to the Balloon Fest website. |  Balloon FestClick on photo for link to Centralia Balloon Fest website. |
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 View of park from a balloon |  Crowds around pond |
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 Visitors up-close with Balloons |  Balloon Glow |
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 Balloon Glow |  Nearing lift-off |
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 Cardboard Boat RacesSunday afternoons of Balloon Fest bring out the adventurous, to take on the challenge of building a cardboard boat - then race it for a chance to win a trophy, ...or else bragging rights for the best sink;) |  Food rowHungry? Balloon Fest has some of the tastiest treats to eat, sure enough to please all tastebuds. |
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 Craft FairThe Balloon Fest Craft fair offers many unique and affordable arts and crafts to purchase. |  Craft Fair |
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 Train rides |  Puzzle makingThe Children's area offer fun activities and entertainment for children of all ages. |
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 Puzzle makingThe Children's area offer fun activities and entertainment for children of all ages. |  Puzzle making |
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 Balloon over park house |
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