Plano Balloon Festival, Inc.

05/28/2026

Scale check: A fully inflated hot air balloon stands about 7 stories tall… transforming Oak Point Park into a field of towering color at sunrise and sunset. Experience a Shared Horizon of hues at the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon on Sept. 17-20.

www.planoballoonfest.org

05/28/2026

Y’all best believe this biscuit will make your tongue slap your mouth, it's so good!

Major biscuit news! Scratch-baked Beef Tallow Biscuits have landed in our ovens, and they're about to be your next obsession. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by making a Texas-inspired chicken biscuit.

Stack those tender, fluffy biscuits high with our Pam's Pimento Cheese, a chicken tender, and sweet-hot pepper jelly. It's good enough to make even a seasoned rancher fall head over boots.

05/27/2026

The Plano Symphony Orchestra performs beneath a Shared Horizon and the glow of hot air balloons for a one-of-a-kind North Texas tradition. TIX on sale soon for the 2026 H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival.

www.planoballoonfest.org

05/27/2026

In 1999, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones became the first people to circumnavigate the globe non-stop in a hot-air balloon. Now, John Dower’s documentary film, The Balloonists, retraces their remarkable journey.

The Balloonists follows Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones's journey on Breitling Orbiter 3, the first balloon to fly around the world non-stop.

05/26/2026

Well… this announcement is bringing home the bacon. 🐷

Say hello to Chris P. Bacon, one of the delightful special shape balloons guests can spot at the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival this September 17–20!

Owned by pilot Jordan Cox, this larger-than-life crowd favorite is sure to have festivalgoers smiling from ear to ear.

Who’s ready for a little hog wild fun in Plano? 😄
www.planoballoonfest.org

05/26/2026

“On Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Texas, hundreds of H-E-B Partners are paying their respects by placing flags at the headstones of fallen heroes in communities throughout the state. Today and every day, we are grateful for their sacrifice and for the Gold Star Families who continue carrying their legacy forward.” 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

“We wish you and yours a safe Memorial Day as you gather together and honor those who have passed while serving our country.”

We wish you and yours a safe Memorial Day as you gather together and honor those who have passed while serving our country.

05/25/2026

As this flag rises, so does our gratitude.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

The 7-Day Forecast courtesy of FOX 4 Weather!

Our active weather pattern sticks around through the week. Today, expect partly sunny skies and a few pop-up showers and storms this afternoon/evening. Highs top out in the mid 80s. Tomorrow is similar, with continued warmth and a low rain chance. All eyes will be to our west tomorrow night, as West Texas storms head our way. By the end of the week, weak ridging takes over. This will lower rain chances some and increase our temperatures. Highs top out in the mid to upper 80s.

05/24/2026

Ducking Grateful is a brand-new custom special shape balloon, owned by pilot Scott Vesely and created by Billy Billy Balloons.

Make plans to see this joyful giant at the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival, Sept. 17–20.

www.planoballoonfest.org

Scott Vesely Uplifting Adventures