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Its about 1000 degrees out here, but the Disney performers are still rockin' it out! They r Amazing!! 1:33 PM Jul 10th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
Festival starts at 12pm...only $5! 12:45pm:Scott Allyn Peery - Acoustic Country Favorites.2pm:The Transients-hot cover Band! Come on Out!! 6:17 AM Jul 10th, 2011 via web
Fest starts at 12pm, only $5 today! 12pm:Disney Performers, KC Symphony has Instrument "petting zoo" for kids. FacePainting,Inflatables,etc! 6:13 AM Jul 10th, 2011 via web
Update...the balloons can't fly 2day, too windy. So, tix only $5 today, all other activities/entertainment still on! Fest starts at 12pm!! 5:52 AM Jul 10th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
Was that GLOW fabulous, or what?!!! LOVED IT!!!! Hope you all did, too! 7:46 PM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
According to my sources, the balloon glow WILL be starting between 8:45 and 9:30pm, tonight. More exact time as soon as we know. Thx! 6:26 PM Jul 9th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
Update ...mounted horse cavalry now to start at 5:00pm because of the heat. Thx! 1:12 PM Jul 9th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
The Disney performers will start their show in ...now! 1:06 PM Jul 9th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
For the younger kids, @2-6yrs old, Rockin' Rob will be performing on the Radio Disney's Kids Stage at 2:00pm. 11:55 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
Update...Doug Zubenel, "The Telescope Guy" was scheduled to arrive at 1:00pm. He will not actually be at the Festival until 4pm. Thx! 11:50 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
Thank you for the tip, @user47! 11:48 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
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FREE Krispy Kreme donuts and FREE Parisi Artisan coffee for those who come to the Festival before 10am on Sunday!Come watch our Pilots!! 11:34 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
HUGE Correction...No early morning mass ascensions. Instead, 40 or more balloons fly TO the Festival and balloons compete for prizes.! 11:31 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
Update...4pm Fort Riley Mounted Horse Cavalry Show has been moved to the Balloon Field! 11:28 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
Update...Sadly, Skydivers cancelled due to the winds. Direct request from the army. 11:27 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via web
Great turnout to see the balloon race! Everyone's lovin' their free coffee from Parisi Artisans & free Krispy Kreme donuts. :) 4:35 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
In the 15-20 min. the pilot's competition will start. 38 balloons will fly in from the SE to the NW over the mall. @6:50-8:30am. 4:22 AM Jul 9th, 2011 via Twitter for Android
Winds didn't quite cooperate, but it should be beautiful tomorrow. 9:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011 via web
@hzleyedgrl @Sungrl13 FYI...Goto where the tethered balloon ride tix are sold and show them a photo ID. Ur sis' name's on the list. 12:08 PM Jul 8th, 2011 via web in reply to hzleyedgrl

Name Midwest Balloon Fest
Location Kansas City
Web http://www.midwes...
Bio Join us August 10th-12th when balloonists from all over the country will converge in KC for a weekend of family fun!