Foam & Flight Brings More Than 1,500 People Together for an Unforgettable Evening in Lacon

The skies over Marshall County Airport came alive with color, excitement, and community spirit on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as the Lacon Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the inaugural Marshall County Foam & Flight Hot Air Balloon Glow Festival.

With more than 1,500 attendees, the festival welcomed families and visitors from across the region for an evening filled with glowing hot air balloons, foam parties, bubbles, entertainment, delicious food, and activities for all ages.

The celebration began earlier in the day with the Taste of Lacon, encouraging visitors to explore the community, discover local favorites, and support participating businesses.

As the afternoon turned to evening, the festivities moved to Marshall County Airport, where families enjoyed inflatable attractions, face painting, a special visit from Bluey, bubble activities, games, music, and an incredible lineup of food trucks.

Of course, the highlight of the evening was the hot air balloons themselves. Watching the colorful balloons inflate and illuminate the evening sky created an unforgettable experience for families and visitors alike.

Although changing winds presented challenges for tethered balloon rides, safety remained the highest priority. We appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone affected by the weather-related limitations.

A Community Effort Worth Celebrating

An event of this size would not have been possible without the incredible collaboration of local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members.

The Lacon Area Chamber of Commerce extends one enormous THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Foam & Flight a success!

We are especially grateful to Marshall County Airport, Green Wing Aviation, the City of Lacon, Marshall County, the Village of Sparland, our local law enforcement and emergency services, Midwest Balloon Rides, Heritage Tractor, Foam & Flight Parties, and EAA Chapter 1642 for their invaluable partnership and support.

To our generous sponsors, participating businesses, food trucks, entertainers, activity providers, volunteers, and Chamber Board, thank you for contributing your time, resources, and talents. From coordinating logistics and managing parking to sponsoring attractions, assisting guests, and cleaning up long after the festivities ended, every contribution played a part in making the evening possible.

More Than Just a Festival

While the glowing balloons and family activities were certainly memorable, the true success of Foam & Flight was the community that came together to make it happen.

The festival brought new visitors into Lacon, showcased our local businesses, highlighted Marshall County Airport, and demonstrated what can be accomplished when organizations, businesses, volunteers, and residents work toward a shared goal.

For a small community, welcoming more than 1,500 people to an event of this scale is something to celebrate. It was an opportunity to create lasting memories, introduce visitors to everything our area has to offer, and showcase the incredible spirit of Marshall County.

To everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, sponsored, or helped spread the word, thank you for making our inaugural Foam & Flight Festival such a memorable success!

From all of us at the Lacon Area Chamber of Commerce, thank you for helping a small-town dream take flight.