Experience a full weekend of sky-high magic and community fun at Balloons Over Bend, a beloved hot air balloon festival that fills Central Oregon’s mornings and evenings with color. Start your day at R.E. Jewell Elementary as free sunrise launches send dozens of vibrant balloons drifting over Bend, then keep the celebration going with the Bend Night Glow at COCC—an evening festival featuring live music, food trucks, a bustling marketplace, and glowing tethered balloons lighting up the night sky. Families can cheer on the Balloon Blast kids race and enjoy hands-on activities, while craft beer lovers head to the Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow at American Legion Park for another dazzling glow, local vendors, and live entertainment. From peaceful dawn vistas to high-energy night events in both Bend and Redmond, Balloons Over Bend offers something memorable for every age and is a must-see highlight of the Central Oregon summer.

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