Northwest Art & Air FestivalFree event Aug 28-30 in Albany, Oregon
First published July 14, 2026
The Northwest Art & Air Festival is a truly unique summer celebration in the heart of Albany. Each morning (weather permitting), colorful hot air balloons lift off from Timber-Linn Park, drifting gracefully over the area.
On Friday evening, balloonists fire up their burners for the spectacular Night Glow, lighting up the park with a vibrant display of color. Throughout the weekend, artists line the grassy meadows with a wide variety of artwork, while food vendors, a family zone, live stage performances, a car show, and beer, wine, and cider gardens offer something for everyone to enjoy. Saturday night, don’t miss the live concert in the amphitheater for an unforgettable festival finale.

The Amtrak Cascades train station in Albany, Oregon is about 2.7 miles away from Timber-Linn Memorial Park. A car ride or rideshare generally takes around 9 minutes. If you are planning to take public transit, you can check routes and availability using the Albany Transit System which offers no-cost transportation throughout the city.
Albany, OR 97322
free admission free; donations accepted
Schedule of events
Friday, August 28
- 6:45 am: Balloon Lift-off (weather permitting)
- Noon: Festival opens; art and food booths, family zone, car show, and stage performances
- Dusk: Night glow begins
Saturday, August 29
- 6:45 am: Balloon Lift-off (weather permitting)
- 9:00 am: Festival opens; art and food booths, family zone, car show, and stage performances
- 8:00 pm: Main stage performance
Sunday, August 30
- 6:45 am: Balloon Lift-off (weather permitting)
