What is the Natchez Balloon Festival?The Natchez Balloon Festival is Mississippi's most exciting hot-air balloon race weekend! The festival program kicks off with a Biathlon Flight and culminates in the stunning 'hot air balloon glow' in the evening. Visitors can expect to find a jam-packed schedule of events including an incredible line-up of live music, an on-site carnival, an arts and crafts fair, food vendors, and even a sports tent to watch football.This is a perfect way to spend a weekend with family and friends so don't miss it!Need to knowThe festival itself takes place on the grounds of Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens, in historic downtown Natchez. Did you know?Established in 1986, the Natchez Balloon Festival has grown to be the biggest and most popular festival in Southwest Mississippi.For more information on this extraordinary event, click on the link provided on this page. Don't forget to rate and review it right here and share your experience with the GoWhereWhen.com community!