Featuring colorful balloons, a fireworks extravaganza, live entertainment, and lots of fun, you’re guaranteed a great time as you experience the mirage of colors decorating the summer sky during our Hot Air Balloon Fest! Our Independence Day heritage is highlighted by fun family activities all weekend long. Pilots test their balloon savvy in pursuit of bragging rights and cash prizes. There is also the ever popular Balloon Glow at sunset to delight children and adults of all ages. Come watch the balloons flicker and dance in the evening twilight with us!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, June 30, 2022

6-9 p.m: Launch Party on the Historic Courthouse Square in Canton. Enjoy shopping, food & beverage trucks, & live music by Travelin’ Jane Band!

Friday, July 1, 2022

6 a.m: Competition Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center

Join us for a night of fun at Northpark

5 p.m: DJ Trix
6 p.m: Welcome
6:15 p.m: Luckenbach (Willie Nelson Tribute Band)
7:30-8 p.m: Balloon Glow
8-9:30 p.m: Dr. Zarr and the Amazing Funk Monsters
9:30 p.m: Fireworks with Patriotic Music featuring Temperance Babcock

Saturday, July 2, 2022

7 a.m: Balloon Chase Bike Ride (6 a.m. Registration)- REGISTER HERE- & Competition Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center

5-9 p.m: Mississippi’s Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest at the Canton Multipurpose Center, featuring live music by Ralph Miller & Full Circle Party Band!

6:30 p.m: Balloon Chase Run/Walk & Kids One Mile Fun Run (5:30 p.m. Registration)- REGISTER HERE

7:30 p.m: Balloon Glow

8 p.m: Good Samaritan’s $5,000 Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser - TICKET INFO HERE

9 p.m: Fireworks

Sunday, July 3, 2022

6:30 a.m: Pilot Fun Flight at the Canton Multipurpose Center

Fest Date: June 30 - July 3, 2022

Location: Canton Multipurpose Center - 501 Soldier Colony Road Canton, MS 39046

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