Colorful hot air balloons will light up the Louisville skyline during one of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s signature and most picturesque events – The L&N Federal Credit Union Great BalloonFest.

The 2026 BalloonFest features four events taking to the skies:

L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow – Thursday, April 23, 9:00 PM at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville

L&N Federal Credit Union Rush-Hour Race – Friday, April 24, 7:00 AM at Bowman Field

L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Glow – Friday, April 24, 9:00 PM at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville

L&N Federal Credit Union Great Balloon Race – Saturday, April 25, 7:00 AM at Bowman Field