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Balloon glows lift two Bentonville summer evenings
Hot-air balloon glows, tethered rides, music, helicopter rides, vendors, and family attractions draw more than eleven thousand visitors across two festive evenings.
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Glowing hot-air balloons light up two evenings at the Benton County Fairgrounds during SOAR NWA, alongside tethered rides, helicopter flights, live music, food, a children’s area, and a car exhibit. The event supports employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, giving the celebration a purpose beyond the spectacle itself.
With more than 11,000 attendees in a typical year, arriving early secures both parking and a clear view of the evening balloon glow, an unforgettable sight for children seeing illuminated balloons for the first time against a darkening sky. Tethered rides offer a gentler introduction to ballooning for younger visitors not ready for full flight.
Advance adult admission runs $17.35, so purchasing tickets ahead of arrival saves time at the gate on either evening. A Bentonville Stay opens the door to Crystal Bridges, mountain-bike trails, Beaver Lake, and the area’s broader dining scene during the day, rounding out an evening event into a fuller family visit. Plan for cooling evening temperatures once the sun sets and the balloons begin to glow, and bring a blanket for the fairgrounds lawn so younger children have a comfortable place to sit and watch.
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