About Work Behind the Scenes at Balloon Fest and Balloon Glow

This year is the 34th Anniversary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest! Don’t miss, dozens of hot air balloons will lead a fun-filled weekend for children and adults of all ages. The three-day event will include several competitive balloon races and fun flights, two spectacular balloon glows, two incredible firework presentations, children’s activities, great food, and great entertainment.

The City of Canton Parks and Recreation in collaboration with Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Mid-Mississippi Balloon Association and The Good Samaritan Center, invite you to the 34th Annual Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Race and Festival. We will needs lots of volunteers over the course of the weekend!

Volunteers will be needed for the Media Flight at the Canton Multi-Purpose Center. Volunteers will be needed to help crew hot air balloons, and most times volunteers will have the chance to ride in an hot air balloon! The other is a kickoff party for the balloonists in downtown Canton. Balloons will fly weather permitting,and we will have food and drinks. It's a big party, but we could always use extra hands passing out food, preparing food, and setup/breakdown.
Volunteers will also be needed for BalloonGlow at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland. Volunteers are needed to help pass information about the weekend, sell Golfball Drop tickets, setup/breakdown, selling merchandise, and encouraging people to sign up for the race.

Volunteers will be needed throughout the day for the Balloon Chase and Golfball Drop that will be held that evening. Times will vary based on the duties which include crewing balloons, working as a race marshal, working a water stop, registration, setup and breakdown, serving food and more! This is a really fun day to work, because all the balloons will be setup on a large field. At the end of the night, there will be a big firework show.

Application Process

You may apply through this website; our website www.goodsamaritancenter.org; email [email protected]; or call 601-355-6276

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.