BIG CHANGES THIS YEAR! ALL BALLOON LAUNCHES & GLOW AT ONE LOCATION!
MORE DETAILED SCHEDULE COMING SOON!!!!
Balloon Flights / Balloon Glow Schedule
August 23rd & 24th 2024!
There are 35 Balloons coming to town this year! The pilots meet soon before the launches to determine whether they will set up and launch, set up and stay tethered to the ground, or not launch at all- (depending on weather)
The flights are slated for:
OPEN ARMS LINCOLN - 1321 IL-10, Lincoln, IL
- Friday Evening Balloon Launch - 6PM
- Saturday Morning - Hare & Hound Target Competition - 6:15AM
- Saturday Evening Balloon Launch - 6PM
- Saturday Evening Balloon Glow - 8PM/8:30PM
- Sunday Morning Balloon Launch - Balloons Launch From All Over Town, In Hopes To Fly Directly Over Downtown Lincoln (If Possible) - 6:15AM
The glow is where the pilots set up the balloons, stay tethered to the ground and glow at night.
Would you like to help crew a balloon during Balloons Over 66 Weekend? We would love to have you! If you are interested, please come to the Comfort Inn in Lincoln, IL at 5:00 PM Friday, August 23rd. Wear comfortable clothing. NO open-toed shoes, dresses, or skirts. Hope to see you there!
MORE DETAILED SCHEDULE COMING SOON!!!!
Downtown Lincoln On The Square: 601 Broadway St
- Dock Dogs Competition
- Up in Smoke BBQ Competition (KCBS Sanctioned)
- Logan County Steak Cookoff
- Lincoln Art Institute- Lincoln Art Fair
- Live Bands
- Food Trucks
- Balloon Walk- Walk Inside An Inflated Hot Air Balloon! FREE!
- Activities For Kids At Latham Park- Inflatables
- Balloons Over 66 Bags Tournament
- Lincoln Public Library Buck-A-Bag Book Sale
The Oasis Center: 2810 Woodlawn Rd
- Craft & Vendor Show
- Corn & Brats Lunch
The Lincoln Park District: 1400 Primm Rd
- Balloons Over 66 5K Run
LINCOLN VILLAGE HEALTHCARE - 2202 N. KICKAPOO ST
- THURSDAY - Kick Off Party - FREE!
Food: Friday and Saturday
Local Eateries in Downtown Lincoln:
Mama’s Arcade – Saturday 6:30AM - 1:00PM
Alley-Bi Saloon – Lunch 11:00-2:00PM Bar Open 11:00AM - 2:00AM
Guest House Coffee and Pastries – Friday 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Guzzardo’s – Friday 4:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Sorrento’s – Open 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Rio Grande – Open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Joe’s Pizzeria – Open 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Idle Hour – Open 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Flossie’s – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Deep Roots – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Closed Saturday
Sir Renna Tea – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Food Trucks: Opening Friday Afternoon!
Cheesed Out
Pat’s Famous Walleye
Nuthatch Hill BBQ Company
Cullers’ Fries
Missy's Sweet Shoppe
Los Rancheros
Pauly's BBQ
Gramma Nana's Kitchen
We Three Sweets
Wood Fire Pizza
Lincoln Art Fair
Location: Downtown Lincoln - Lincoln Arts Institute
112 S. McLean Street., Lincoln, IL 62656
Friday, 23rd 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday, 24th 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Oasis Craft & Vendor Show
Location: Oasis Senior Center
2810 Woodlawn Road. Lincoln, IL 62656
Saturday, 24th 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The Oasis will host a Craft and Vendor show during the Balloons Over 66 weekend here in Lincoln. There will be Brat/Hog dog and Corn on the Cob sold. They will be packed with vendors!
Questions?
For questions, please contact the Logan County Tourism Bureau at (217) 732-8687
or stop in at 101 N. Chicago Street., Lincoln, IL 62656
