he H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival will “Rise & Shine” on September 18-21 in a four-day celebration of ballooning at Oak Point Park. The annual event is a family-friendly weekend of activities with magnificent hot air balloons, spectacular fireworks show, carnival rides, fair food, cultural performances, live bands, and local vendors. The Festival is sponsored by H-E-B, Central Market, FOX 4, RE/MAX, BMW, and Whataburger; and funded in part by the City of Plano.

Children of all ages can experience the Whataburger Kids Korner Free Art Tent located in the Central Market Kids Fun Zone full of inflatables, slides and rides. Stroll the park and shop hand-crafted artwork, toys, gifts, apparel and other merchandise from 35 merchandise vendors providing an assortment of décor, artwork and more. Climb in the front seat of an ultimate driving machine, experience exceptional customer service and exclusive offers with BMW of Plano.

Festival Dates & Hours
September 18 – 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
September 19 – 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
September 20 – 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
September 21 – 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00 pm Gates & Parking Lots Open
6:00 pm REMAX Sky Divers
7:30 pm Balloon Glow (weather permitting)
7:30 pm Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Big Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
8:45 pm Spectacular Pyrotex Fireworks Show
10:00pm Festival Closes

Friday, September 19, 2025
4:00 pm Gates & Parking Lots Open
4:30 pm Midtown 10 Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
6:00 pm RE/MAX Sky Divers
6:30 pm Midtown 10 Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
7:30 pm Balloon Glow presented by RE/MAX (weather permitting)
8:15 pm Midtown 10 Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
9:00 pm Spectacular Pyrotex Fireworks Show
9:15 pm Midtown 10 Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
10:00pm Festival Closes

Saturday, September 20, 2025
6:00 am Gates & Parking Lots Open
7:00 am Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
8:00 am Plano Community Band in Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
5:00 pm ICE House Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
6:00 pm RE/MAX Sky Divers
6:30 pm ICE House Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
7:30 pm Balloon Glow presented by H-E-B | Central Market (weather permitting)
8:15 pm ICE House Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
9:00 pm Spectacular Pyrotex Fireworks Show
9:15 pm ICE House Band Concert on the FOX4 Main Stage
10:00pm Festival Closes

Sunday, September 21, 2025
6:00 am Gates & Parking Lots Open
7:00 am Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
11:00am Festival Closes

The hot-air balloon launches, displays, glows and tethered rides may be restricted due to adverse weather conditions or wind speeds that exceed safety levels. Hot-air balloons are only in the park during scheduled balloon displays and are not present in the park between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for the 2025 H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival will go on sale this summer and cashless ticketing also available at the gate, September 18-21. 

The Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. takes place in an outdoor, uncovered venue and has a no refund policy. In the unlikely event the Festival is suspended or cancelled due to inclement weather, city, state, national, or local public health concerns/restrictions, force majeure or other causes beyond Festival control there will be no refunds or a rescheduled date. When severe weather conditions exist in close proximity to the Festival grounds, we may choose to delay the event for an hour or more, before deciding to cancel or proceed. The onsite attendee’s safety is our primary concern. If weather conditions dictate, we may have to cancel a specific day’s activities. If the weather conditions improve, we will evaluate the forecast and re-open the Festival.