The Touchstone Energy Balloon Fest is coming back to Shelbyville, from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 13th. The skies above Lake Shelbyville come alive with the vibrant colors of hot air balloons. The festivities kick off on Friday evening, as the balloons take to the air at 5:00 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, early risers are treated to breathtaking dawn flights, with balloons soaring over the airport on Saturday and drifting gracefully above the lake on Sunday. Saturday night brings the highly anticipated Balloon Glow, a celebration filled with food, music, and fun, as the illuminated balloons create a magical atmosphere against the night sky.

Kevin Bernson, Vice President and Public Relations Specialist for Shelby Electric Cooperative, talks about some of the new balloons that will take flight this year along with known fliers that have been seen in the past.

Bernson describes some of the history behind Balloon Fest, saying it began as a way to keep people in town for just a little bit longer.

Learn more information at www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/touchstone-energy-balloon-fest-1.

Kevin Bernson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show live from our downtown studios in Shelbyville.