Mark your calendars for one of the coolest festivals of the year – The Poteau BalloonFest – October 19-20, 2018. This balloon festival is the longest running of its kind in the state and you don’t want to miss all the activities and family-friendly fun.
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The Poteau BalloonFest is held at the Le Flore County Fairgrounds at Hwy 271 South in Poteau. The 2018 dates are October 19-20. Plan on attending both days because there are different activities scheduled each day.
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Both evenings the hot air balloons will do a dramatic glow as they perform with burns, flickers, and the wave. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the magical show!
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It’s quite a show and one of my favorite parts about the festival.
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When the balloons are not in the sky they will be in a special section where visitors can see them up-close. Pilots will be around to answer any questions about ballooning and show you the baskets.
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You can even step inside of them and get a feel for what it’s like being in the sky.
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Or you can take it one step further and take a tethered balloon ride.
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But that’s not all that will be at the festival. There will be carnival rides, games, food, arts and crafts, and more.
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The balloons will fly between the hours of 7 a.m. -10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. I’ts all based on weather, so check their website or Facebook page for the latest news.
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For more information on this event, visit their Facebook page or website.
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Another great fall activity to put on the calendars is this haunted (but fun) train ride.
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