WELCOME TO THE 3rd ANNUAL BALLOON FEST AT COAL CREEK
The 3rd Annual Balloon Fest takes over the Coal Creek field in Tuttle on Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026. Thirteen hot air balloons fly this year, the most we have had in three years of doing this, and admission is free. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Gates open Friday at noon and Saturday at 8am. Morning launches go up in the calm air just after sunrise, and the evening glow lights the envelopes after dark. Between flights, there is a helicopter candy drop, a kite show, food trucks, a vendor market, and Trunk or Treat with our friends at Spec’d Events.
Bring a chair, bring layers, and plan on staying longer than you meant to. Coal Creek is about 25 minutes southwest of Oklahoma City, and for two days in October it is the best place in the metro to look up.
BALLOONS
13 Balloons
We’re super excited for our 3rd Annual Balloon Festival this October! This year we have 13 hot air balloons booked for the 2026 festival, which is the most we have ever had in the field. That includes special shapes and returning pilots from last year. Swipe through the lineup below. Every balloon card has the Balloon name and the Pilot name.
Flight & Glow Times
The balloon flights are at Sunrise. The glow is at Sunset. These are tentative and exact times will be announced closer to the event dates.













NOTE: The balloons and helicopter are both weather dependent. Our pilots will do everything they can to get up, but Mother Nature gets the final call. We’ll update this page the day of if anything changes.
What else is happening
Helicopter Candy Drop
A helicopter makes a candy drop onto the field. Thanks to our friends at Hanger 58
Kite show
Great American Kites & Events flies large-format kites over the field all weekend. Bring a chair and look up.
Food Trucks
We will have food trucks on site each day during the full event.
Vendor Market
Local & Regional vendors. Local makers, boutiques, jewelry, home goods, and more. Vendor applications are available HERE.
Coal Creek Winery & Restaurant
The Coal Creek Winery will be open serving a special menu for Balloon Fest, our regular food menu will not be available during the festival. Our Bar will be serving our full Wine, Mocktail and Beer menu during the festival.
TRUNK OR TREAT
TIME: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Trunk or Treat runs both evenings with Spec’d Events, Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31.
What to know:
- Free with admission
- Bring your own bag or bucket
- Trunks are being provided by our friends at Spec’d Events, they will be bringing a fun an unique experience to this years Trunk Or Treat.
- Candy is provided by our Sponsors & donated by our vendors
Oklahoma's Largest
CANDY DROP
TIME: 5:30PM
Come and witness Oklahoma’s Largest Candy Drop at Coal Creek on Oct 30 & 31. Presented by our good friends at Hangar 58, they will be flying it in over the field at 5:30 both nights.
After the candy drop kids are free to Trunk or Treat the exotic cars and trick or treat the hot air balloon baskets. Get an up close look at the balloons and baskets and meet the pilots!
What to know:
- Free with admission
- Bring your own bag or bucket
- Candy is provided by our Sponsors & donated by our vendors
Balloon Fest FAQ
Yes. Admission to Balloon Fest is free both days. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
The balloon flights are at Sunrise. The glow is at Sunset. These are tentative and exact times will be announced closer to the event dates.
Yes, Tethered Balloon Rides will be available, tickets prices for Balloon rides are TBA at this time.
Flights get cancelled. The festival goes on. Watch our Facebook page and Stories on our Facebook and Instagram accounts for same-day updates, because that is where we post launch decisions first.
No. Admission is free and you pay parking at the gate.
Yes. You can fill out a Vendor Application HERE For Sponsorship email us at info@coalcreekwinery.com
Please note that @coalcreekwinery.com is the only email we use for vendor and sponsorship inquiries. If you get a message about Balloon Fest from any other address, it is not from us. Also, if someone claiming to be Coal Creek asks for payment via an app like Chime it is NOT coal creek.
Yes. Trunk or Treat, the candy drop, kites, and food trucks are all built for families. All of our events are designed to be family friendly unless stated otherwise.
No. Outside food, drinks, and alcohol are not allowed. Sealed water bottles, baby food and formula, and medically required items are fine. Food trucks and the tasting room are on site both days.
Yes, kids are welcome both days. A parent or guardian has to supervise them the whole time they are on the grounds.
No. Kids have to have a parent or guardian with them at Balloon Fest.
Know Before You Go
- Food and drink Outside food, drinks, and alcohol are not allowed at Balloon Fest. Sealed water bottles, baby food and formula, and medically required items are fine. Food trucks and the Coal Creek tasting room are on site both days. The full food truck lineup will be posted here as it is confirmed.
- Kids Kids are welcome everywhere at Balloon Fest. A parent or guardian has to stay with them and keep an eye on them for the whole visit. Strollers are [fine / difficult on grass, plan accordingly].
- If you get separated: “If you lose track of your kid, come to the gate and tell any staff member in a Coal Creek shirt. We will help you find them and we will call you if they get brought to us.” Every festival needs this line and almost none write it. It costs you one sentence and it is the single most reassuring thing a parent reads on an event page.]
- Valid ID required for anyone purchasing or consuming alcohol. No exceptions.
- Guests are responsible for their own children at all times.
- Coal Creek reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any guest for unsafe or disruptive behavior, with no refund.
- Attending this event constitutes consent to be photographed or filmed for Coal Creek promotional use.
Liability
By entering entering the property, you accept the following:
Coal Creek Winery & Event Center is not responsible for damage to, or loss or theft of, any personal property brought onto the premises – including personal belongings. Items are brought at your own risk. Canopies and other equipment can be damaged by wind and weather, and setup and securing of your own equipment is your responsibility.
Coal Creek Winery & Event Center, its owners, employees, and agents are not liable for any injury, illness, damage, or loss sustained on the premises, except where caused by our own gross negligence or willful misconduct.