This summer, the sky above Stettin will become very colorful. The Taste and Glow Balloon Fest is a huge hot air balloon rally in Wisconsin that’s an unforgettable way to spend a summer weekend. The fest includes great bands, delicious food, an incredible assortment of hot air balloons, and so much more. Here’s why Taste and Glow is one of the best summer festivals in Wisconsin.
The festival is in a great location in central Wisconsin within a few hours of pretty much anywhere in the Badger State, and it's a doable trip from places like Minneapolis and Chicago.
The rally takes place in the countryside just west of the city of Wausau. The location is just west of the Stettin Town Hall, a short drive from Marathon City. When you see a bunch of giant balloons, you’ll know you’re in the right place!
The hot air balloon festival in Wisconsin kicks off on a Friday and if you can peel your eyes away from the balloons you’ll see that this is far more than a balloon show. There’s a lumberjack show that includes amateur log rolling, as well as a bounce house for kids and more.
The festival coordinators keep the weekend lively and the attendees well-fed. There’s even a special beer brewed just for the event. Bull Falls Brewery has created a Kolsch beer that will be sold on the field. Portions of every beer sold benefit the Camp American Legion. Enjoy a cold beer and support our veterans!
There's a lot to see and do at the festival, even when the balloons aren't flying. There's even a car show!
But the real draw to this event is the wonderful collection of balloons.
They come in all imaginable colors and types and will be offering tethered rides during the event. Make plans to stay into the evening to see the Balloon Glow Show!
This 2024 Wisconsin hot air balloon festival takes place July 12-13 in Stettin, Wisconsin. Learn more about the rally and see a full schedule on the Taste N Glow Balloon Fest Facebook page. What are some of the best summer festivals in Wisconsin that you have attended? Let us know in the comments.
There are a ton of things to see and do every summer in Wisconsin - here’s a list of awesome things you should plan to do. Another of our favorite things to do is to go on a Milwaukee walking food tour to experience all that "Brew City" has to offer.
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/wisconsin/hot-summer-wi/
Of course, spending time at the lake is another Wisconsin tradition that is made for summer. Here are a few of our favorite Wisconsin lakes:
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