THE ST. LOUIS FAMILY TRADITION: GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE WEEKEND RETURNS FOR 54TH YEAR, SEPT 18-19, 2026

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, presented by Stifel, returns to Forest Park’s Emerson Central Fields, Sept. 18-19, 2026. This free, two-day St. Louis family tradition, which includes the GLOW on Friday, Sept. 18 and the RACE on Saturday, Sept. 19, brings the community together for a weekend of connection, celebration and unforgettable moments.