Natchez Balloon Festival

10/21/2026

Thank you all so much! We’ll see you back in Natchez October 15–16, 2027, for another unforgettable Natchez Balloon Festival!

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

Balloons heading to the bluff across from Smoots to see if winds are favorable to take off around 4pm

10/18/2026

Balloons heading to the Natchez Mall to fly across the river - a few balloons taking off from the bluff across from Smoots

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

Strong winds and fire hazards have canceled Natchez Balloon Festival flights Saturday and the Friday balloon glow, while rides, food and entertainment continue.

10/16/2026

Winds are too strong to glow tonight but baskets will candlestick on the site until fireworks start!

10/16/2026

Balloon’s heading to the Natchez Bluff to inflate across from Smoots!
PLEASE respect balloonist space!

10/16/2026

EDIT: balloons heading to the bluff to inflate!

No flight this morning due to unpredictable winds. Balloons heading to various schools to inflate.

12/01/2025

Need Christmas gifts? We are having a Christmas sale on Natchez Balloon Festival merchandise! Come shop at the Historic Natchez Foundation for gift items and shirts! Shirts and posters from previous years are also available at our online store: https://store.natchezballoonfestival.com/
Limited quantities available, so don't wait!