This Magical Hot Air Balloon Glow In Texas Will Light Up Your Summer
By Katie Lawrence|Published June 16, 2019
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Texas is home to several balloon festivals throughout the year, but most have either already passed or won’t take place for many more months. Great Texas Balloon Race, however, is coming up in just over a month! On the weekend of July 26, hundreds of hot air balloons will fill the East Texas sky in a show of epic proportions. Check it out:
The fun begins at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26. Gates close that night at 12 a.m. before reopening the next morning at 5:45. Koe Wetzel starts playing at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night, concluding the day’s events. Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m. is the last balloon launch. For more information or to purchase tickets, head to the festival’s website or Facebook page.