The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 at 7:00am

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Powwow
1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr

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The FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will offer two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, and family-friendly entertainment in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Come and watch balloons, catch quality live entertainment, and experience some of Oklahoma’s best vendors and food trucks.

Schedule

Friday, August 8

7:00 am: Morning Balloon Launch (weather permitting)

8:00 am - 6:00 pm: Balloon Field Closed

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Outdoor Nation Expo at FireLake Arena ($5)

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Splash Pad until 8 p.m.

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: DockDogs

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Kids' Zone ($10) until 9 p.m.

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Vendor Market until 9 p.m.

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Food Trucks until 9 p.m.

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Helicopter Rides ($60)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Tethered Rides (weather permitting) ($25)

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Cam Allen

8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Balloon Glow (weather permitting)

9:00 pm: Drone Show (weather permitting)


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