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 pond Click on photo for link to the Balloon Fest website.	Balloon Fest Click on photo for link to Centralia Balloon Fest website.
View of park from a balloon	Crowds around pond
Visitors up-close with Balloons	Balloon Glow
Balloon Glow	Nearing lift-off
Cardboard Boat Races Sunday 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 row Hungry? Balloon Fest has some of the tastiest treats to eat, sure enough to please all tastebuds.
Craft Fair The Balloon Fest Craft fair offers many unique and affordable arts and crafts to purchase.	Craft Fair
Train rides	Puzzle making The Children's area offer fun activities and entertainment for children of all ages.
Puzzle making The Children's area offer fun activities and entertainment for children of all ages.	Puzzle making
Balloon over park house