2023 schedule
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
5:45am - 6:15am ~ Hot Air Balloon Launches (Weather and pilot permitting)
6:30am - 10am ~ Pancake Breakfast (Time subject to change pending product availability)
6:30am - 7:30am ~ Tethered Rides (Weather and pilot permitting, as long as fuel lasts)
No balloons are onsite between morning launches/tethering and the Night Glow.
7:30am - 8:30am ~ Chamber Networking Event hosted by Tigard Chamber of Commerce
10am - 11pm ~ Funtastic Carnival Fun Center
12pm - 7pm ~ Kids Zone featuring a Hot Air Balloon Exhibit
1pm - 11pm ~ Rogue Ales Beer Garden
3pm - 11pm ~ Food, Craft Vendor & Commercial Exhibitor Booths
3:30pm - 11pm ~ Main Stage Entertainment Presented by Krista Britton, Hillshire Realty Group|EXP
Sunset ~ NW Natural Night Glow (Weather and pilot permitting - Night Glow lasts approximately 30 minutes following sunset.)
sATURDAY, JUNE 24
5:45am - 6:15am – Hot Air Balloon Launches (Weather and pilot permitting)
6:30am - 10am ~ Pancake Breakfast (Time subject to change pending product availability)
6:30am - 7:30am ~ Tethered Rides (Weather and pilot permitting, as long as fuel lasts)
No balloons are onsite between morning launches/tethering and the Night Glow.
8am & 8:30am ~ Balloon Festival 5k Fun Run hosted by Tigard Parks & Rec
10am - 11pm ~ Funtastic Carnival Fun Center
11am - 7pm ~ Kids Zone featuring Hot Air Balloon Exhibit
11am - 11pm ~ Food, Craft Vendor & Commercial Exhibitor Booths
11am - 11pm ~ Rogue Ales Beer Garden
3:30pm - 11pm ~ Main Stage Entertainment Presented by Krista Britton, Hillshire Realty Group|EXP
Sunset ~ NW Natural Night Glow (Weather and pilot permitting - Night Glow lasts approximately 30 minutes following sunset.)
sUNDAY, JUNE 25
5:45am - 6:15am ~ Hot Air Balloon Launches Begin (Weather and pilot permitting)
6:30am - 10am ~ Pancake Breakfast (Time subject to change pending product availability)
6:30am - 7:30am ~ Tethered Rides (Weather and pilot permitting, as long as fuel lasts)
No balloons are onsite following morning launches/tethering.
10am - 5pm ~ Funtastic Carnival Fun Center
10am - 3:30pm ~ Festival of Cars presented by Landmark Ford. Visit the Festival of Cars page for a complete schedule of events.
11am - 5pm ~ Rogue Ales Beer Garden
11am - 5pm ~ Food, Craft Vendor & Commercial Exhibitor Booths
3pm - 3:30pm ~ Festival of Cars presented by Landmark Ford Awards Ceremony
5pm ~ Festival Closes
TICKETS
**NEW for 2023, ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED. A 3 day-weekend pass, unlimited access to the Festival for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is available for purchase online only ~ advance ticket purchase required. 6 and under are free.
What if I forget to buy my entrance ticket and show up at the gate? Don’t stress ~ grab your mobile device (phone) and locate the signage onsite with a QR code/direct link to our ticketing partner (Interactive Ticketing) page. Purchase your tickets with debit or credit card. Once you receive the text (optional ~ we suggest you do this!) or email confirmation with a barcode or personal ticket QR code, bring it to the gate where a volunteer will scan and exchange it for a daily TFOB bracelet. Save the barcode to return each day and exchange for a new daily bracelet.. Buy online today and save time at the gate. We appreciate your patience and support as we transition to digital only entrance tickets for 2023. Parking passes are not sold in advance due to limited availability.
GENERAL ADMISSION: 6 and under are free.| Ages 7+: $15 (+ fees), good for all 3 days
A 3 day-weekend pass is available online ONLY - We do not sell a single day pass
Ticket is good for unlimited access to the Festival for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Admission proceeds benefit our non-profit event volunteers.
Tickets are only sold through the Festival’s website.
