The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, one of the Southeast’s most beloved Memorial Day weekend traditions, is set to return to Decatur’s Point Mallard Park for an unforgettable celebration of hot air balloons, live entertainment, arts and crafts and family-friendly activities.
Taking place May 23-24, 2026, this free-admission event promises a weekend filled with exciting experiences for visitors of all ages.
The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic begins bright and early Saturday, May 23, at 6:30 a.m., with the hare and hound balloon race: one balloon flies off and the others try to follow to see which pilot can get closest to a target put down by the hare balloon…