Balloon launches at sunrise at Jewell Elementary Bend Night Glow Presented by Hixon Mortgage a Celebration at COCC Kids Rock the Races Balloon Blast presented by COPA
SATURDAY, JULY 26
Balloon launches at sunrise at Jewell Elementary Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE BEND NIGHT GLOW! GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE BEND NIGHT GLOW! GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE BEND NIGHT GLOW!
SUNDAY, JULY 27
Balloon launches at sunrise at Jewell Elementary
MAGIC OF FLIGHT!
This three-day festival brings the community together for dazzling morning balloon launches, glowing evening displays, live music, delicious food, a bustling marketplace, and family-friendly fun. Don’t miss the Balloon Blast kids race, the high- ying tricks of Leapin’ Louie, or the unforgettable Bend and Redmond Night Glows. It’s a weekend full of wonder, adventure, and memories waiting to take ight!
BEND NIGHT GLOW
LOCATED AT COCC
JULY25 5PM TO 10PM
Bring the whole family down to the Night Glow for an evening of music, food and glow-in-the-dark balloons! Take the kids to the Balloon Blast race for a chance to stack up some points in our Kid’s Rock the Races series. Soak up the summer evening with live music, food trucks and browse our unique vendors at the marketplace. There is something for everyone!
Pack a blanket and spread out as you wait for the sky to darken so the balloons can begin their magical glow.
Check out everything happening at this year’s event below
BALLOON BLAST KID'S RACE
COCC Friday, July 25
Head down early for one of Central Oregon’s favorites: a kids-only obstacle race course. The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle. We encourage parents and guardians to come and cheer their little athletes on as they enjoy being part of a supportive, healthy and motivational community event! Registration included with Kid’s Tickets!
FULL SCHEDULE
5pm - Gates Open!
5-10pm - Shop the Marketplace
6pm - Balloon Blast Kids Race
6:30pm - Leapin Louie
7:30pm - Live Music
8:30pm - Balloons Rollout
Sunset - Balloons Light Up!
ENTERTAINMENT
Leapin’ Louie
The 75 foot big loop, cracking a whip while spinning a big loop on the 6 foot unicycle, hilarious audience participation, spoken and physical comedy, that’s the Leapin’ Louie show, an original comedy show full of world-class trick roping, whip-cracking, and other stunts.
Leapin’ Louie has performed in 31 countries on seven continents.
PILOTS AND BALLOONS
CHAIRLIFT ONE
Stephanie Hughes
CAVU Darren Kling
RACER 75 Matteo Williams ABOUT THE PILOTS
Stephanie Hughes | CHAIRLIFT ONE
Stephanie Hughes, from Spokane, WA, started ying balloons when she was 13 years old and she became a private hot air balloon pilot in 2005. She built her balloon, named Chairlift One, which received an airworthiness certi cate from the FAA in 2022 as an experimental, amateur-built lighter-than-air aircraft. The FAA also certi ed Stephanie as the aircraft's repairman. When she is not ying her hot air balloon, Stephanie enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, gol ng, and boating in the Paci c Northwest.
Tyler Adams | SPIRIT OF 76
Tyler Adams has always had an interest in aviation, but a re was lit for his love of hot air balloons after crewing for a balloon for the Prosser Balloon Rally. He went out and crewed as much as possible after that and quickly
became a crew chief. After crewing for 10 years, it was time to become a pilot earning his private certi cate in 2023 and his commercial certi cate a year later. You will nd Tyler ying one of two almost identical patriotic balloons: Spirit of 76’ (90,000cuft) and Whiskey Rebellion (69,000cuft) with unique historical ags hanging o the crown line along with an American ag.
Tyler’s family is always part of the adventures of travelling to rallies, crewing, and joining in the ights. His 5-year-old son especially loves getting up in the a ir and of course is the rst to say he is the crew chief!
Steve Wilkinson | COSMIC CRISP APPLE
Steve Wilkinson has been a full time hot air balloon pilot for over 40 years. He and his son
Justin run the family balloon business Fantasy Balloon Flights in Palm Springs, CA. Steve enjoys traveling with the Cosmic Crisp Apple balloon across the US and world.
Justin Wilkinson | RE/MAX
Justin Wilkinson is a 2nd generation pilot from Palm Desert, California. He has been ying hot air balloons since the age of 12. He enjoys traveling to hot air balloon events around the world with his wife and 3 amazing children.
SPIRIT OF 76 Tyler Adams
COSMIC CRISP
Steve Wilkinson
TINY DANCER
Jayson Kimball
MIDLIFE CRISIS Bob
Raper
ROBERT RAPER | MIDLIFE CRISIS
Robert Raper received his commercial pilot’s certi cate in 1996 and bought his rst balloon in 1995, while learning to y. Currently he has ve balloons and manages his business, High Plains Drifter Hot Air Balloons, LLC (based in Montana). Raper currently lives in North Bend, OR (on the West Coast of Oregon) and usually attends 7-10 events annually, including: Reno, Nevada and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
DARREN KLING – CAVU
Darren Kling has nearly 30 years of experience ying balloons around the country as well as
OUT OF THE BLUE
Colby Aj Barsketis
internationally and is the owner/operator of Big Sky Balloon Company based here in Central Oregon. He o ers scenic balloon ights over the spectacular landscape of the high desert and also manages a corporate balloon program for RE/MAX International throughout the Paci c Northwest. Darren has been the Balloon Director at Balloons Over Bend for the past 15 years and enjoys helping to bring his balloon friends into town for this great event. He’s logged nearly 3000 hrs of ight time and maintains a perfect safety record.
JAYSON KIMBALL | TINY DANCER
My name is Jayson Kimball I’m the second generation Hot Air Balloon Pilot owner of Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides.
COLBY AJ BARSKETIS | OUT OF THE BLUE
My dad taught me to y these massive, beautiful contraptions that have no steering wheel. It's meditation, physics lesson, and adventure all at once. There's a lot of wisdom in learning to work with forces you can't control –changing your altitude to catch di erent wind layers instead of ghting against the direction.
NIGHT GLOW VENDORS
MARKETPLACE
Art, unique gifts and more await at our Marketplace! Find a fun gift, meet local favorites or just browse the makers, businesses and creators featured at this event.
REMAX Key Properties
Hixon Mortgage
Ablis CBD
Bliss Roo ng
US Cellular
Neil Kelly
Crux Fermentation Project
Morsel Maven
Sunny Rusty 3D Art
LeafGuard
Renewal By Andersen
NatP Brightsmithing
LeafFilter North LLC COCC
Catman Cellars
Vera Rose Art
SillySnailStitchery
BeeZerts
Catalyst Life Alliance
Shoot the Target Cancer Company
FOOD VENDORS
Qualiserve
Corndog Company of CO
Dippin Dots
Adamos Carnival Eats
Kona Ice the Pizza Cart
Beyond Borders Food Truck
50 years and still kids at heart.
Since 1975, COPA has been a champion for children’s health across Central Oregon, and now we’d like to celebrate our anniversary with you! Bring the family for exhibits, games, and fun.
COPA 50th Celebration event
Saturday, July 26th 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Alpenglow Park, Bend
REDMOND BREWFEST & NIGHT GLOW
JULY
26
5PM
TO 10PM
AT AMERICAN LEGION PARK
Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Experience one of Central Oregon’s most exciting and vibrant summer traditions! The Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at American Legion Park, bringing together great beer, local avor, and unforgettable entertainment.
Sample craft brews from your favorite local breweries, grab a bite from a variety of delicious food trucks, browse handmade goods from regional vendors, and enjoy live music throughout the day. Event is free entry.
As the sun sets, the magic begins—don’t miss the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow that lights up the night sky and caps o the evening with a breathtaking display.
Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs—it’s going to be a night to remember in the heart of Redmond!
