Father’s day is always a great weekend to travel to Gulf Shores! Of course fun in the sun is why most people come to Gulf Shores, but visitors usually take an evening or two and visit the local attractions or the outlet malls. This year be sure to take some time off of the beach and catch the Balloon Festival in Foley. There are lots of Family Friendly events, sales, and contests to participate in throughout the Foley and Gulf Shores area for your family to enjoy. Be sure to come down for the fun.
Balloon Festival Sidewalk Sale
06/16/2011 to 06/19/2011
Come join us for a 4 day super sidewalk sale during the Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival weekend. The super sidewalk sale begins Thursday, June 16, enjoy a hot air balloon display which will be fired up for a glow event at dusk. Take advantage of special opportunities to spin our prize wheel and a chance to win store merchandise, gift cards, carousel rides and other prizes. You don’t want to miss this weekend filled with fun family events and specially priced merchandise.
Balloon Festival Glow Event & Family Extravaganza
06/16/2011 to 06/19/2011
Come join us June 16th-19th for an event filled week-end and super sidewalk sale.
On Thursday, June 16th, the Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will kick off here at Tanger Outlet beginning at 7:00 p.m., with a hot air balloon display and children’s entertainment. Hot air balloons will fire up for a glow event at dusk. Then the famous Babin Entertainment group will provide great children’s entertainment and will be handing out free glow necklaces and bracelets while supplies last. Be certain to take advantage of special opportunities to spin our prize wheel with a chance to win store merchandizes, gift cards, carousel rides and other prizes.
On Friday morning, June 17th, at 6:30 a.m. hot air balloons will begin to take flight from Tanger Outlet Center during a special media event, weather permitting. Once the balloons are in flight you can plan to stay and shop our super sidewalk sale.
Also on Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. we will host the Rising Stars talent show for the Junior (15 and under) division and Saturday, June 18th for the adult (age 16 and up) division. (A panel of judges will select the top three contestants in each division. The first place winner of each division will be awarded a cash prize in the amount of $200, second place $100 and third place $50. The top three contestants in each division will be invited to compete for “Best of the Fest” on stage at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. The audience will assist the judges in selecting the winner of that evening’s performance. ) For more details on how to sign up for the talent show call 251-943-5590 or apply on line at www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com. Limited space is available so apply now.
For those who may not want all the spot light but still love to sing, you and your family can have fun singing and making your very own music video with our interactive singing machine and video recorder Saturday until 4:00 p.m. The only exception will be during our talent contest.
Our DJ will keep the party moving and invite you to join in with family and friends dancing to the macarena and electric slide.
So plan now to join us Fathers Day Weekend!
*This event is weather and wind permitting.
