Balloons Over Vermilion 2026
June 5 – 6, 2026
Kennekuk County Park, 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL, United States
Join Central Illinois Multimedia Group at this year’s Balloons Over Vermilion!
Central Illinois Multimedia Group will be LIVE on D102 from our Great Lakes Credit Union Broadcast Center throughout the event for updates on the Balloon Flights & Glows, parking information, and more!
Presented by
Admission & Parking
Hours: 3pm – 10pm
$10 per person
12 & under FREE with each paid adult
Tickets available at gate – CASH ONLY (ATM’s on site)
FREE Parking
Latest Balloons Over Vermilion News
Balloons Over Vermilion 2026; New Location, New Time, and TWO BRAND NEW ATTRACTIONS
And if you like the afternoon schedule, check out the evening lineup. As Dean Carlton explained, BOV's been working on this one for a couple years.
21h ago
Balloons Over Vermilion 2026 Announces Entertainment & Special Shape Balloons
Another crowd-pleaser, "Baby Dino," will delight the young and young at heart as a lovable baby dinosaur emerges from its shell, greeting spectators with its oversized head, arms and tail. Baby Dino is piloted by second-generation balloonist Scott Griswold of Selkirk, New York. Its appearance at Balloons Over...
May 01, 2026
Salt Fork North Elementary 4th Graders Preparing to be 2026 Balloons Over Vermilion Ambassador Classes
Balloons Over Vermilion is June 5th and 6th at Kennekuk County Park.
Apr 29, 2026
Balloons Over Vermilion Reminder: Early Bird Pricing for UP & AWAY 5K Ends Wed Apr 15th; Event is June 6th During BOV
Remember that your registration includes race entry, shirt, and finisher medal; "Yoga on the Go with Merritt Spicer" at 9 AM, and the start of the race at 7:30 AM (registration begins at 6:AM).
Apr 13, 2026
Balloons Over Vermilion and Festival of Trees Award $180,000 in Community Impact Grants
With this year's awards, the total community investment from the combined events has reached $865,000. These events are made possible each year by two very dedicated steering committee, generous sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers.
Mar 26, 2026
Balloon Coverage Sponsor
Balloon Crew Sponsor
