Macomb’s annual Art, Wind & Fire Festival is in full swing after two years of pandemic
setbacks to be held on Friday and Saturday, September 9 & 10. The decades long tradition features three unique signature events including the 51st annual Gazebo Art Festival in Macomb’s historic Chandler Park, the second annual YFC Disc Golf Doubles Tournament at Everwood Disc Course, and the Midwest’s granddaddy of them all, the 35th annual hot air Balloon Rally on the campus of WIU.

ART: The Gazebo Art Festival takes place as it traditionally has for an amazing fifty-one years in Chandler Park on Saturday from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Featuring a juried art sale showcasing dozens of incredible regional artists exhibiting exceptional original works of art in all mediums including, paint, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, fiber and many more. The event is free and all works will be
on sale to the public. Details at www.facebook.com/GazeboArtFestival.

WIND: The YFC Disc Golf Doubles Tournament is a novel event which is open to the public and tees off at 9:00 AM on Saturday at the Macomb Park District’s beautiful Everwood Disc Course. Registration begins at 8:00 AM at the course with the tournament featuring two rounds of 18 holes. Entry is $50 per Rec Team and $60 per open Team with all proceeds benefitting the YFC.

FIRE: The Annual Balloon Rally began in 1987 and is considered the granddaddy of all Midwest Hot-Air Balloon festivals. This 35th anniversary opens at 6:00 PM Friday night, enjoy food, beverages and live music as you watch over 20 giant Hot-Air Balloons lift off and fly out from WIU’s Vince Grady Field. Then Saturday, beginning in the wee hours of the morning and lasting all day, witness the skies across Macomb filled with balloons. Starting at 6:00 PM at Vince Grady Field sample food trucks and listen to live music while strolling amongst a field of towering Hot-Air Balloons. Then as the sun sets and the pilots fire things up for the unforgettable spectacle that is “Balloon Glow!” Learn more at www.facebook.com/MacombBalloonRally.