FAQs

  • What is Balloons & Tunes?

    A lively festival of live music performances and hot air balloons from across the region. Starting at 5pm, attendees can enjoy live music and the start-to-finish set up of hot air balloon pilots culminating with a balloon glow at dusk. Hot air balloon pilots will set-up, ignite and fill balloons throughout the evening providing a up-close look into the hot air balloon process.

  • Where is the event located?

    Balloons & Tunes is held at the Kentucky Wool Festival grounds located in rural Pendleton County between Falmouth and Butler adjacent to Kincaid Lake State Park. For navigation, please use:

    48 Concord Caddo Road

    Falmouth, KY 41040

  • What is the cost for admission?

    $10 per person

    Kids 5 and under are FREE

    CASH ONLY

  • Will there be balloon rides?

    Yes! Throughout the evening, there will be two tethered balloons providing rides to attendees for a cost of $15 per rider.

    Balloon ascension height is dependent on weather and other factors pilots must consider for the safety of attendees.

  • Who are the musicians performing?

    Jared Redden

    The Bunker Boyz

    Nichole Bezold Band

  • Is there a Kids Zone?

    Yes! Thanks to support by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, there will be a number of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy! Free activities include but not limited to:

    Yard Games

    Balloon Animals (5-8pm)

    Photo booth

    Face Painting

    Glow items

    Additional items for purchase include Sno Cones, snacks and Pap’s Gem Mining Activity.

    Inflatables will also be onsite separate and apart from the Kids Zone.

  • What food options will be there?

    We are actively looking for vendors for the 2025 event. Interested? Fill out this vendor application here.

  • Will there be seating?

    There will be no seating aside from limited bleachers in select areas away from the balloons. We recommend brining your own blanket or folding chairs.

  • Can I bring pets?

    Please, no pets.

    For the safety of attendees, cleanliness of the grounds and interference with balloons, pets are not permitted.

  • Can I bring outside food or drink?

    No outside food, drink or coolers; please bring cash to patronize the onsite food/drink vendors.

    No, alcohol is not permitted on the Kentucky Wool Festival grounds.