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Hot Air Balloon Festival This Weekend

Owl-O-Ween!

By Lynne Westbrook October 20, 2016
On October 21st and 22nd, the Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for its fourth year, promising to bring back familiar favorites and introduce new attractions slated to thrill festival goers of all ages.

The 4th Annual Owl-O-Ween Festival is Atlanta’s ONLY Hot Air Balloon Festival and largest costume party. Step into the mystical world for two nights for trick or treating, evening balloon glows, tethered balloon rides, and live entertainment.

This year's event will ring in yet another crisp and cozy fall season with more than 100 roaming performers, some of Atlanta’s top food vendors, an artists' alley, craft/harvest beers, and trick-or-treating at more than 20 hot air balloons.

The biggest resurrection to this year’s 2-day mega fall festival will be the return of the costume contest. The Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park Assistant Director Maggie Gendernalik says the competition will add another layer of excitement to the already elaborate festivities. Stay tuned to the website for updates on the event!

FUN FOR KIDS!  In addition to the balloons and trick-or-treating fun, there's plenty more for kids to enjoy. CLICK HERE to see the entertainment lineup for the Kids' Stage, and HERE for information on the Kids' Playfield.

Festival Co-Producer/Promoter, Andrew Miller, says  “Whether you come out with the entire family, or partake in a spectacular date night, you will have a great time at Atlanta’s marquee event….Owl-O-Ween!  Since its inception in 2013, The Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival has become an annual pilgrimage for tens of thousands of festival-goers from across the region. Festival attendees bring their adventurous spirits, and experience a full range of amazing sights, sounds, and culinary treats! This one-of-a-kind hot air balloon festival, is truly fun for all ages!”

Visit Owl-O-Ween.com for more information and to purchase tickets and parking passes.


WHERE:
Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State (KSU Sports and Entertainment Park)
3200 George Busbee Pkwy NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

WHEN:
Friday, Oct. 21 from 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, Oct. 22 from 4pm to 11pm

TICKETS:
Adult -  $12 ($14 after Oct. 14)
Children 3-12 - $5 ($8 after Oct. 14)
Under 3 -  FREE
VIP Adult - $75
VIP Child - $50

Parking - Walkable Lot Parking is $15 (advance purchase only). Shuttle Parking is $10. InfoHERE.


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