Ready for take off?

Join us for three days of family fun, including balloon launches, night glows, live music, and more. Come on out, bring your friends or family and make some great memories that will last a lifetime.

Balloon launches are free to attend! Tickets are only needed for the Balloon Blast Race and the Night Glow portions of the event.

Bend Night Glow Celebration

COCC • JULY 24 • 5 -10PM

Bring the whole family down to the Night Glow for an evening of music, food and glow-in-the-dark balloons! Take the kids to the Balloon Blast race for a chance to stack up some points in our Kid’s Rock the Races series. Soak up the summer evening with live music, food trucks and browse our unique vendors at the marketplace. There is something for everyone!

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Pack a blanket and spread out as you wait for the sky to darken so the balloons can begin their magical glow.

Check out everything happening at this year’s event below!

Full Schedule

Balloon Blast Kid's Race

Head down early for one of Central Oregon’s favorites: a kids-only obstacle race course. The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle. We encourage parents and guardians to come and cheer their little athletes on as they enjoy being part of a supportive, healthy and motivational community event!

COCC • FRIDAY, JULY 24

Race Start Times

Ages 3 to 4 — 6:00pm

Ages 5 to 7 — 6:10pm

Ages 8 to 10 — 6:20pm

Entertainment

FLIPPENOUT EXTREME TRAMPOLINE SHOW

EXTREME TRAMPOLINE SHOW

Flippenout brings high-flying, heart-pounding fun to the stage with an extreme trampoline show packed with jaw-dropping stunts, wall tricks, big air, and nonstop energy. Performed by world-class athletes, this all-ages crowd-pleaser mixes athletic feats, music, and humor for a show that’s impossible to ignore. Don’t miss the flips, the laughs, and the wow-factor—watch Flippenout live!

Tri-City Steel Drum Band Association

Marimba Band

The Tri-Cities Steel Band Association (TCSBA) brings infectious rhythms and global sounds to the stage with four youth-powered performing bands from Washington’s Tri-Cities. Featuring steel drums and African marimbas, these talented middle and high school musicians deliver high-energy performances that are joyful, vibrant, and impossible not to move to. Catch the beat, feel the rhythm, and don’t miss this one-of-a-kind live performance!

Marketplace

COCC • JULY 24 • 5-10PM

Art, unique gifts and more await at our Marketplace! Find a fun gift, meet local favorites or just browse the makers, businesses and creators featured at this event.

Want to share your passion with the community? We are accepting applications for the 2025 Balloons Over Bend Marketplace now! Spread the word about your business, service or craft with thousands of festival goers.

Balloon Launches & Pilots

R.E. Jewell Elementary School • FRIDAY, JULY 24 • SATURDAY, JULY 25 •SUNDAY, JULY 26 • SUNRISE

Get up early and watch the magic happen! Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family!

Ballooning is an exciting but unpredictable activity that is depends on ideal weather conditions. Launch times will vary! Please keep an eye out on social media pages as we approach the event for the most up-to-date info on balloon launches.

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Where to Stay

YOUR BASE AWAY FROM HOME

Waypoint Hotel is a boutique hotel, just off Highway 97 in Bend’s Mid-Town. This hotel includes a spacious lobby featuring 8 local brews and ciders on tap, outdoor fire pits, and an on-site food truck serving comfort food. Whether traveling for work, pleasure, or a bit of both, our location is ideal to meet, retreat, and have some fun.

Just around the corner from the Waypoint Hotel you’ll find several brewpubs and a distillery. For those who enjoy a beautiful morning run, we are within a half-mile of Pioneer Park, which borders the Deschutes River. If you are prepared to venture a little further, you’ll find that we are only minutes from the lakes, rivers, mountains and golf courses for which Bend is famous.

Save 15% by booking your stay with the link below!

Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow

American Legion Park • July 25 • 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce.

Experience one of Central Oregon’s most exciting and vibrant summer traditions! The Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at American Legion Park, bringing together great beer, local flavor, and unforgettable entertainment.

Sample craft brews from your favorite local breweries, grab a bite from a variety of delicious food trucks, browse handmade goods from regional vendors, and enjoy live music throughout the day. Event is free entry.

As the sun sets, the magic begins—don’t miss the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow that lights up the night sky and caps off the evening with a breathtaking display.

Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs—it’s going to be a night to remember in the heart of Redmond! 🍺✨🎶🎈