Centennial RT66 Balloon Festival, Joplin, MO

Schedule

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm

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Location

Missouri Southern State University | Joplin, MO

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🥳Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival Joplin, Mo returns Aug. 28-30th 2026🎈💜
Three days of family friendly entertainment featuring over a dozen hot air balloons, kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, food truck and vendor's market, live music and so much more. Follow Route 66 Balloon Festival FB and event pages for more details!
Partners:
Visit Joplin
Missouri Southern State Univ.
Title Sponsors:
LTA Promotions
Soar Kites & Events
Ballards Campground & RV Park
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Missouri Southern State University, 898 Southern View Dr, Joplin, MO 64801, United States

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