THE FREEDOM FESTIVAL $5 BUTTON IS YOUR TICKET IN, AGES 8 AND UNDER DO NOT REQUIRE A BUTTON. BUTTONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE FOR PURCHASE (CASH ONLY - NO ATM AT EVENT)

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is excited to announce a new location of the iconic Balloon Glow at The Cedar Rapids Country Club!

Watch the sun go down on The Cedar Rapids Country Club's beautiful grounds, listening to the tunes and enjoying time with friends and family. The balloons will enter just before dusk on trailers, the balloonists will then raise them up to glow - balloons do not take off at this event. The purpose is to enjoy the "glow" and, once it is safe, the caution tape is removed and patrons are able to get up close and personal with these amazing balloons and the balloonists as well! 

Our performer this year is Alisabeth Von Presley.

Rain date is Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Things to know: 

Gates open at 5:00 pm

Coolers with outside food and non-alcoholc beverages are allowed.

Outside alcoholic beverages will NOT be allowed.

Bags and coolers will be checked at shuttle stops and at entry gates.

No pets and no fireworks (including sparklers) 

Please treat the property with respect at all times. 

Smoking is NOT allowed on The Cedar Rapids Country Club's grounds.

Food and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase by several local food vendors. 

Shuttles:

Shuttle stops will be located at the Washing High School parking lot and 35th Street NE Rockwell Lot.

Parking is very limited near The Cedar Rapids Country Club. It is recommended to park at/near designated shuttle stops.

Shuttle drop-off point is at the corner of Country Club Pkwy SE and Fairway Terrace SE.

Shuttles will take you to the entrance, but there is a lot of walking on hilly terrain - please be prepared to walk as we are not able to safely transport people on golf carts due to the influx of patrons. Also due to this, we are unable to make the space conducive to those who require additional accommodations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

We cannot wait to experience Balloon Glow with each of you at The Cedar Rapids Country Club!