Thursday, September 2nd 2021
2021 Natchez Balloon Festival Artwork Unveiled!
The Natchez Balloon Festival Committee is proud to announce the winner of the artwork contest for the 2021 balloon festival poster and T-shirt. The winner is Debora Novarini of Long Beach, Mississippi! Click the link below for more information.
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Sunday, May 16th 2021
Calling all Artists! Submit Your Artwork for Natchez Balloon Festival 2021.
Submissions due by June 30th
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Sunday, September 27th 2020
Artwork unveiled for balloon festival T-shirts, posters
Source: Natchez Democrat
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Wednesday, September 9th 2020
Balloon festival organizers plan to use bluff area for two balloon glows, tether rides, more
Source: Natchez Democrat
In the age of COVID-19 even hot-air balloons need social distancing.
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Monday, August 3rd 2020
Balloons will fly; music events, other festivities canceled for balloon fest 2020
Source: Natchez Democrat
The Miss-Lou skies may be filled with hot-air balloons this October, but the festival grounds will be empty.
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Monday, October 14th 2019
Sign up for Balloon Alerts!
Source: Natchez Democrat
Sign up for balloon alerts and notifications through the Natchez Democrat.
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Bishop Gunn to headline Natchez Balloon Festival
Source: Natchez Democrat
At an announcement party Thursday evening, Natchez Balloon Festival organizers said Bishop Gunn would be the headlining band for the festival slated for the third weekend in October.
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Thursday, August 22nd 2019
Changes announced for annual balloon race festival
Source: Natchez Democrat
The winds of change blew into the Hotel Vue Thursday night when officials with the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race announced changes to the annual event.
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