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Route 66 Balloon Festival

September 20-22, 2024
Arcadia, Oklahoma

Celebrate Oklahoma from the Sky

Experience Oklahoma’s iconic Route 66 from a bird’s eye view with a hot air balloon ride at the Route 66 Balloon Festival.

Route 66 Balloon Festival

During the Route 66 Balloon Festival, event grounds will be packed with live music, vendors, activities for all ages, and 15 hot air balloons that will attract more than 40,000 people from central Oklahoma and beyond, among many other attractions. 

Will we see you there?

Visionary Balloonworx Flights

We have the honor of being the hot air balloon flight sponsor for the Route 66 Balloon Festival.

We have six large balloons providing morning, afternoon and evening rides. Experience the magic of Route 66 on your bucket list balloon ride. 

What You Need to Know:

Types of Flights

As the ride concierge for the Route 66 Balloon Festival, we offer both untethered and tethered balloon rides.

Here’s what you can expect from the experience…

Untethered Balloon Flights

We are SOLD OUT of our untethered flights at the Route 66 Balloon Festival.

However, if you’d like to book a true hot air balloon flight, we offer private and group flights year-round. Call us for details and to make a reservation at 405-496-4626.

Tethered Balloon Flights

Tethered balloon rides give you the hot air balloon experience while still being tied to the ground. These rides last 3-5 minutes and flow as high as tree top level, or 25-50 ft. It’s perfect whether you’re a first timer, have kids, or want a unique experience during the festival.

These flights are available Friday-Sunday with no age or height restrictions, and no advance reservation required. You can sign up for these rides once you arrive at the festival, located in different parts of the event. Kids are $15 while adults are $20, and we are operating under first come, first served. We expect sunrise rides to be less busy than the sunset rides!

Contact us if you have questions!

Become an Event Sponsor

Our efforts to encourage tourism and support commerce in our area can’t take effect unless we have the support of everyone in our community. The difference is, our event was created from within our community and operated by members of our community. 

That’s where you come in! 

We would like to offer you an opportunity to be a major sponsor. We hope to hear from you soon, and thank you in advance for your generosity.

Sponsorship Packages

Co-Sponsor

3 Available
$ 25,000
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage at the event AND banner on balloon
  • Balloon ride for 2
  • Logo placed in all ads in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Digital campaign/post with logo through event social media pages

    Logo included in other digital ads as ad sizes allow

Rooster Sponsor

3 Available
$ 20,000
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage at the event AND banner on balloon
  • Balloon ride for 2
  • Logo placed in all ads in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Digital campaign/post with logo through event social media pages

    Logo included in other digital ads as ad sizes allow

Chicken Sponsor

3 Available
$ 10,000
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage at the event AND banner on balloon
  • Balloon ride for 2
  • Logo placed in all ads in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Digital campaign/post with logo through event social media pages

    Logo included in other digital ads as ad sizes allow

Egg Glow Sponsor

5 Available
$ 5,000
  • Announced as official sponsor during the balloon glow
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage at the event
  • Logo placed in ad in the following:
  • Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer
  • Digital campaign/post with logo through event social media pages

Drumstick Stage Sponsor

5 Available
$ 5,000
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage at the event
  • Logo placed in ad in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Digital campaign/post with logo through event social media pages

Nugget Balloon Sponsor

10 Available
$ 4,500
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing in all mass media TV and radio
  • Listing on the website
  • Banner on balloon basket
  • Logo placed in ad in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Logo included in other digital ads as ad sizes allow

Tender Tether Rides (Kids Zone) Sponsor

10 Available
$ 1,000
  • Listing on all printed material
  • Listing in all mass media TV and radio
  • Listing on the website
  • Signage on balloon basket
  • Logo placed in ad in the following:

    Edmond Outlook Magazine and Grocery Mailer

    Logo included in other digital ads as ad sizes allow

Save your spot as an official balloon sponsor today!

Learn more about our sponsorships and how many people you have the chance to reach by reading over our pitch deck.

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Festival Schedule

Here’s what you have to look forward to before and after your balloon ride!
 

Friday, September 20, 2024

7:00 am – Morning Balloon Launch main field (weather permitting), tether balloon rides west field.

7:30 am- Morning Powered Paraglider demonstration, main field field

8:00 am- Vendor Markets and Food trucks Open All day..

3:00 pm – Live Music Begins

5:30 pm – Afternoon Balloon Launch (weather permitting) main field

6:00 pm- Evening Powered Paraglider demonstration main field

6:30 pm -Tethered Balloon Rides west and main field

7:00 pm -Balloon Glow main field

 

Saturday, September 21, 2024

7:00 am – Morning Balloon Launch main field (weather permitting), tether balloon rides west field.

7:30 am- Morning Powered Paraglider demonstration main field

8:00 am- Vendor Markets and Food trucks Open All day.

3:00 pm – Live Music Begins

5:30 pm – Afternoon Balloon Launch (weather permitting) main field

6:00 pm- Evening Powered Paraglider demonstration main field

6:30 pm- Tethered Balloon Rides, west and main field

7:00 pm- Balloon Glow main field

 

Sunday, September 21, 2024 (AM)

7:00 am – Morning Balloon Launch main field (weather permitting), tether balloon rides west field.

7:30 am- Morning Powered Paraglider demonstration, main field

8:00 am- Vendor markets and food trucks Open All day.

3:00 pm – Live Music Begins

5:30 pm – Afternoon Balloon Launch (weather permitting), main field

6:00 pm- Evening Powered Paraglider demonstration, main field

6:30 pm- Tethered Balloon Rides, west and main field

7:00 pm -Balloon Glow, main field

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Create the Life You Want to Live

Step 1

Book Your Flight

Select your date and save your spot in line!

Step 2

Show Up for Your Ride

We’ll prep the balloon and check the weather. All you need to do is show up!

Step 3

Make a Memory

Prep your camera. You’re about to create a memory that takes your breath away!

Why Visionary Balloonworx?

Our team at Visionary Balloonworx are highly trained, surpassing the standard pilot training hours. When you fly with us, you are ensuring a safe ride with an experienced pilot.

We also understand that balloon rides are a unique experience that require you to overcome a fear of heights. We’ll fly according to your needs, and, if you want to see a ride for yourself, we invite you to come watch others fly. We are here to help you have the best flying experience possible!

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