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Plano Balloon Festival: Fun, Food, and Hot Air!

9/20/2025

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The 2025 H-E-B Central Market Plano Balloon Festival takes place from September 18-21 at Oak Point Park, Plano, TX.
Hot air balloon launches are set for 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, depending on weather conditions.
The festival includes live music, fireworks, a 5K run, a classic car show, a kid’s fun zone, and food.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children/seniors; infants under 36 inches enter free.
On-site parking costs $15, accepting only credit, debit, and Apple Pay. Weather forecasts predict storms on Friday and hot conditions over the weekend.

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Story summary

The 2025 H-E-B Central Market Plano Balloon Festival takes place from September 18-21 at Oak Point Park, Plano, TX.
Hot air balloon launches are set for 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, depending on weather conditions.
The festival includes live music, fireworks, a 5K run, a classic car show, a kid’s fun zone, and food.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children/seniors; infants under 36 inches enter free.
On-site parking costs $15, accepting only credit, debit, and Apple Pay. Weather forecasts predict storms on Friday and hot conditions over the weekend.