Missouri's Home To The Oldest Hot Air Balloon Festival In The World And You Don't Want To Miss It
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 01, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you remember the first time you saw a hot air balloon, probably as a kid, flying high above you? Hot air balloons, gracefully sailing in the air, just seem so magical. Missouri pays homage to the hot air balloon with several festivals throughout the state. Only one, however, can claim it’s the oldest hot air balloon festival in Missouri. If you haven’t been there yet or in a while, you’re in for a treat this September.
Have you been to the oldest hot air balloon festival in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! If you like the balloon glow at The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, you’ll probably love the glowing pumpkin trail coming to Missouri this fall. Click here to read more.
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