{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Up, Up, and Away in Muskogee: Hot Air Balloons","description":"The Muskogee Hot Air Balloon Festival (formerly the Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning) is back, and it\u2019s kicking off a whole new chapter! Join us as we break down everything you need to know about this action-packed weekend at Hatbox Event Park. Muskogee Tourism Director Justin O\u2019Neal highlights a massive focus on live music this year\u2014pairing top-tier concerts with all the classic, high-flying family favorites you love. Whether you're taking to the skies, running a 5K among the balloons, or rocking out to Oklahoma's own country star Kaitlin Butts, this is an August weekend you won't want to miss! \ud83d\udccd Event Details At-A-Glance   When: Friday, August 21 &amp;amp; Saturday, August 22, 2026   Where: Hatbox Event Park (4000 Border Ave \/ 640 S 40th St, Muskogee, OK)   Gates Open: 5:00 PM nightly | Live Music: 7:00 PM nightly   \ud83c\udf88 Sky-High Attractions   Nightly Balloon Glow &amp;amp; Fireworks: Watch the evening sky light up with colorful, glowing hot air balloons, followed by a grand finale fireworks display every single night!   Tethered Balloon Rides: Take a mini-flight on-site during the festival for a bird's-eye view of the grounds (no reservations needed!).   Chartered Rides: Want the ultimate adventure? Full-charter flights are available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (call ahead to book).   Up Up &amp;amp; Away 5K: Saturday morning (Aug 22) at 7:30 AM\u2014run a scenic course surrounded by hot air balloons!   \ud83c\udfb5 Live Music Lineup   Friday Night (Aug 21): Oklahoma\u2019s own Kaitlin Butts headlining, with special guests The Red Dirt Rangers.   Saturday Night (Aug 22): New Orleans legends Dirty Dozen Brass Band, with special guests The Full Flava Kings.   \ud83c\udf54 Family Fun &amp;amp; Admission   Free Kid Zone: Loaded with activities to keep the little ones entertained.   Food &amp;amp; Shopping: Local food trucks and artisan vendors packed throughout the park.   Admission: FREE!   General Parking: $20 per vehicle (cash\/card at the gate).   Premium Parking: $30 per night or $55 for a Weekend Combo Pass (purchase online or at the Muskogee Civic Center Box Office).   \ud83d\udd17 Connect &amp;amp; Learn More   Website:   VisitMuskogee.com    Phone: 918-684-6302   #OnlyInOK #VisitMuskogee #MuskogeeOK #OklahomaEvents #HotAirBalloonFestival #HatboxEventPark #KaitlinButts #RedDirtRangers #DirtyDozenBrassBand #ExploreOklahoma #OKTourism #FamilyFunOK ","author_name":"Only in OKlahoma Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.onlyinok.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42373905\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204942160"}