Balloon Fest 2026 will have a Sunday morning balloon flight. Pilots are heading mostly south along the Shattuc Road so will be visible from the far westside of Centralia.
Balloons flying Sunday morning, starting at Kaskaskia College and flying mostly south
Bruce Kropp
Aug 23, 2026 | 6:51 AM
The Latest
Balloons flying Sunday morning, starting at Kaskaskia College and flying mostly south
1h ago
First Night of Centralia Balloon Fest held in Fairview Park; Saturday morning flight cancelled due to weather
16h ago
Police Beat for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
17h ago
Bratton, Staples Lead Centralia Past Salem in 74th Shrine Game
Aug 22, 2026
JH Baseball Results --- SC & Patoka Earn Wins, Iuka Falls
Aug 22, 2026
Saturday morning balloon flight is off
Aug 22, 2026
With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
Aug 21, 2026
Amid Democratic scandals, Illinois Republicans hoping to flip legislative seats
Aug 21, 2026
Salem Grade School Board sees positive tentative budget after $1.5-million deficit last year
Aug 21, 2026
Both drivers injured in crash at Green Street and Odin Roads
Aug 21, 2026
Both drivers injured when small school bus and SUV collide south of Mt. Vernon
Aug 21, 2026
Balloon Fest opens Friday afternoon; continues through Sunday
Aug 21, 2026
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.
