Balloon Fest returns to Abilene this weekend with rides, launches and entertainment

Balloon Fest returns to Abilene this weekend with rides, launches and entertainment (KTXS)

ABILENE, Texas —Balloon Fest is returning to Abilene this weekend, Nov. 6-7, bringing hot air balloons, food and entertainment back to the city.

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The event is scheduled for 2250 E.N. 10th St. in Abilene, with activities planned from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Balloon Fest returns to Abilene this weekend with rides, launches and entertainment (KTXS)

Organizers say the festival will include tethered balloon rides, morning launches, food, entertainment and more.

The festival’s return is also bringing back pilots who flew in Abilene decades ago.

Balloon Fest returns to Abilene this weekend with rides, launches and entertainment (KTXS)

Whether the balloons can fly depends on conditions such as wind and rain.

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For families planning to watch from the ground, Baker suggested dressing for chilly, breezy weather and bringing disposable earplugs for young children who will be near the burners.

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