Balloon Fest 2012 Aug. 17-19 | Community Spirit

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - The 2012 Balloon Fest will be August 17-19 at Foundation Park in Centralia.

Hours for the event include:

• Friday - 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday - 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 23rd annual hot air balloon festival will feature 40 hot air balloon races, glows, tethered balloon rides, main stage entertainment, craft fair, car show, kids' activity area, cardboard boat races, fireworks and more.

For more information, you can call 618-533-2600 or 618-532-6789 or 888-533-2600.

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