Packed with engaging activities and attractions for the whole family, Fire Up DWNTWN is the can’t-miss, over-the-top-hot event of the season! With a mixture of hot air balloons, spicy foods, smokin’ ribs, live music, games, contests, and more, the summer’s peak extravaganza can’t come soon enough.
Special Shape Hot Air Balloon Glow & Balloon Baskets Meet larger-than-life hot air balloon characters and watch as they glow in an exciting evening show. Experience the heat up close as you pull the trigger on the flames of a hot air balloon basket.
Hot Air Balloon Tethered Ride Purchase your ticket and reach for the sky! Take a tethered hot air balloon ride and get a one-of-a-kind view of the festivities
Sizzlin’ Spectacles Don’t miss the Liquid Fire Iron Pour as metals artisans practice their ancient craft and check out the Jeep, motorcylce, and van cruise-ins. Enjoy plenty of fun activities for the kids and cheer on the police and fire teams in a rib eating contest. Finish off the night by taking in the fireworks display.
Live Music & Entertainment
Enjoy local and regional music acts, rib and hot pepper eating contests, the DWNTWN IDOL Round 2 performance, and more exciting event
Taste the Heat Looking for some spice? We’ll have several food vendors serving up delectable ribs, delicious BBQ, and many more unique treats. Need to cool off? Stop in at one of our many fantastic restaurants DWNTWN and sample our local fare.
