Fairs & Festivals
Lakeshore Balloon Glow 2026
Manitowoc, WI
August 13, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Downtown Manitowoc Riverfront
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Lakeshore Balloon Glow is a free family-friendly Manitowoc riverfront event with glowing hot air balloons, food trucks, drinks, entertainment and a water ski show.
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The Lakeshore Balloon Glow 2026 is a family-friendly evening event where hot air balloons are inflated and anchored on the ground at dusk, then lit from within to create a glowing, colorful display. Visitors can walk through the event area, watch balloon crews prepare and fire up the burners, and enjoy a festival atmosphere with food vendors, live music, and kid-friendly activities.
