2026 Plano Balloon Festival at Oak Point Event Field

The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival is on September 17-20 in a four-day celebration of ballooning at Oak Point Park. The annual event is a family-friendly weekend of activities with magnificent hot air balloons, spectacular fireworks show, carnival rides, fair food, cultural performances, live bands, and local vendors. The Festival is sponsored by H-E-B, Central Market, FOX 4, RE/MAX, BMW, and Whataburger; and funded in part by the City of Plano. Children of all ages can experience the Whataburger Kids Korner Free Art Tent located in the Central Market Kids Fun Zone full of inflatables, slides and rides. Stroll the park and shop hand-crafted artwork, toys, gifts, apparel and other merchandise from 35 merchandise vendors providing an assortment of décor, artwork and more. Climb in the front seat of an ultimate driving machine, experience exceptional customer service and exclusive offers with BMW of Plano. Festival Dates & Hours September 17 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. September 18 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. September 19 – 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. September 20 – 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The hot-air balloon launches, displays, glows and tethered rides may be restricted due to adverse weather conditions or wind speeds that exceed safety levels. Hot-air balloons are only in the park during scheduled balloon displays and are not present in the park between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. takes place in an outdoor, uncovered venue and has a no refund po