RBC Balloons Over Bend Children’s Festival presented by PacificSource

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July 19-21, 2013

Riverbend Park

The RBC Balloons Over Bend Children’s Festival presented by PacificSource is the largest family festival and Central Oregon, and one of the most beautiful events Bend offers. The festival brings families, visitors and businesses together in a community celebration that has something for every generation and demographic to enjoy.

Enjoy the picturesque balloon launches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, and watch as balloons take flight at sunrise. On Friday night, festival-goers are invited to experience NightGlow, when each balloon is lit up at dusk. The Children’s Festival runs from 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sunday with over 60 activities including bouncy houses, face painting, crafts and educational opportunities.

For the full festival schedule, click here.

Entry to Balloons Over Bend is free to the public.

Activities range in cost from 1-3 tickets. Tickets are $1 each. An all day bouncy house pass is available for $10 for one day or both days for $15.

Family Pack of Tickets is available:

Kids Rock the Races: Balloon Blast Kids Race

     This year, kids age 3 – 10 can participate in the first annual Balloon Blast Kids Race!

The race is available in three age and distance categories, and takes place on Saturday, June 20 at noon. For more information, click here.