According to Cathy Wilhite of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the event has drawn several Illinois political figures, but what's really special about it is  Gigi's Playhouse, an international Down syndrome advocacy organization will be kicking off their new national mobile launch.

 

 

Saturday will see all manner of entertainment from a bounce house and a petting zoo to live music and a beer tent. Arts and crafts will also be making their comeback at the festival this year.

 

 

Wilhite adds that, though they would love for you to come out to the Logan County Airport for the festival, you should be able to see the balloons from anywhere in Lincoln once they're in the air.

 

It's five dollars per day per person 12 years and older, 12 years and under are free.