September 12, 2026
- Macomb Balloon Rally
- Time: 6:45 AM - 10:00 PM
- Location: Vince Grady Field
- Description: Western Illinois University is excited to be a part of the 39th annual Macomb Balloon Rally Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12.
This year's event will begin at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 with a performance by WIU's Jazz Studio Orchestra at Vince Grady Field, with balloons launching at 6 p.m. and traveling to various locations around McDonough County.
At approximately 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Balloons will travel back to Vince Grady Field, dropping bean bags on a themed target mowed into the grass. From 6-9 p.m., Just Another Band will perform, accompanied by the popular balloon glow starting at 7:30 p.m.
The status and location of each scheduled flight will be updated on the Rally's Facebook page at facebook.com/MacombBalloonRally. - Related Web Site: University press release
- Contact Information:
University Communications
Phone: 309-298-1414
Email: U-Communications@wiu.edu - Source: Public Events
