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Join us Friday, noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. for some fun kid activities!
- Cornhole and other games
- Paint the car
- Home Depot kits
- Craft kits to go!
- Scavenger hunt
Can't find the answer on the other pages for this festival? Check here!
Alcohol / Smoking
To comply with OLCC regulations, entrances to the main stage will be checking all bags.
- No weapons.
- No outside alcohol. Attendees can bring in factory-sealed containers of water, juice, soda, etc. Any cup or reusable container has to come in empty.
- Smoking and vaping are only allowed outside the event area.
- Service animals are welcome, but we encourage them to leave pets at home. Animals are not allowed on the balloon launch field at any time.
Hot Air Balloons / Night Glow
- Morning balloon launches start inflating in the soccer fields at the South end of the park at approximately 6:15 am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, weather permitting. Balloons lift off around 6:45 am. Allow sufficient time for traffic and walking to the launch field so you don't miss it!
- Nightglow happens Friday night only at dusk in the field to the East of the main festival. (Weather permitting)
Concerts / Performers / Schedule
A complete schedule of events and performers is available by scanning the QR code on signage that is placed around the venue. You will find these signs at all entrances.
Pets
Please leave your pets at home. They are not allowed on the balloon launch field or within the festival at any time. Service animals are welcome.
Trolley / Shuttles
The trolley picks up and drops off near the footbridge in the parking lot at the main entrance to the festival. It makes a loop between the parking lots and the main entrance. Golf cart shuttles are also available to transport those with mobility issues to and from the parking areas, as available.
Merchandise
If performers sell merchandise, it can be found:
- Friday night performers' merchandise is available at the concert on the side of the stage.
- Saturday night's performers' merchandise is available at the top of the berm on Saturday night during the concert.
Donations
All donations go to support the festival. Sponsorships help to pay the bill, but the festival couldn’t be offered without the community’s direct support through their donations. There is an ATM under the shelter in the food vendor area.
The Friday Night Glow is full of joy and amazement for the entire family: brilliantly-colored balloons tower over the crowd, lighting up the night sky.
Half a dozen balloons participate in one of the Festival’s most popular events, the Night Glow on Friday only at dusk, weather permitting. Balloon pilots and crews set up the colorful fabric envelopes in open area on the east side of Timber-Linn Park, inflate them with hot air while tethered to the ground, and illuminate them in a series of patterns.
Please understand that weather makes a big difference on how the timing of the Night Glow will go. Depending on wind, the balloons might not be able to inflate for very long. We usually luck out and the winds cooperate but it is in mother natures hands.
Seating area opens at 1pm to put blankets and chairs down.
Please note: The night glow happens on Friday night only. (weather permitting)
Join us on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 8pm for an evening with
KC and The Sunshine Band
KC and The Sunshine Band will be lighting up the main stage on August 23! With hit after hit like "Get Down Tonight," "Shake Your Booty," and "That's the Way (I Like It," this legendary band is bringing the funk, the soul, and the ultimate dance party! Grab your friends, your best retro dance moves, and mark your calendars — because this is one performance you don't want to miss!
Visit https://heykcsb.com for more information.
Free concert, but donations are highly encouraged.
Amphitheater gates open Saturday at 10am; concert starts at 8pm.
Main Stage Sponsor
General Seating Rules
General Seating Rules
No pets,
except service animals.
No bikes, scooters,
or skateboards permitted.
No smoking
or vaping.
- Amphitheater gates open Saturday at 10 a.m.
- NEW FOR 2025! Wristbands are no longer required.
- Seating is first come first serve.
- This is a park setting and all seating area is on grass.
- Chairs (low back preferred) and blankets can be placed once you enter the amphitheater.
- Please do not place items in fire lanes or places that are blocked off. If your items are placed in those areas, Albany Parks and Recreation will move the items to the nearest available spot of your placement.
- Place your belongings at your own risk. Albany Parks and Recreation is not responsible for items that have been moved or lost.
- If the amphitheater reaches its capacity, as determined by the Fire Marshal, individuals can listen to the concert from other areas in the park.
Donation Spot Seating
Donation Spot Seating
Support the Northwest Art and Air Festival by securing your spot near the front of the concert!
- Call 541-917-7777 to put your name on the list for the lottery drawing.
- Each spot can hold up to 8 people maximum, depending on state guidelines.
- If you are interested in these spots the donation will be $250. You will only have to pay the $250 donation if your name is drawn and you want the spot at the time of notification.
- You will only be allowed to enter your name one time for one spot.
- We will accept entries for the drawing now until July 18, 2025.
- The drawing will be held on July 22, 2025.
- Winners will be notified and have 48 hours to pay for their spot before we draw another name.
Please note: We will not know the number of spots available until the day of the drawing due to sponsor and concert requirements.
Food and Drink Rules
Food and Drink Rules
- Coolers and bags may be inspected.
- Attendees can bring in factory-sealed containers of water, juice, soda, etc., no outside alcohol. Please, no glass containers.
- Any cup or reusable container must be empty upon entry.
- Beer, wine, cider, and food will be available for purchase on-site.
- Drinks and food purchased from festival vendors will be allowed inside the amphitheater.
