2.2 mi
Cunningham Park Tornado Memorial in Joplin, Missouri
Categories: Missouri Route 66 Itineraries
Attraction Type: Outdoor Activities, Memorial, Park, Roadside Attraction
State: Missouri
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Route 66 Balloon and Kite Festival
August 29, 2025 @ 6:00 am - August 31, 2025 @ 10:00 pm CDT
Experience three days of family-friendly fun at the Route 66 Balloon and Kite Festival, held at the RT. 66 Fairgrounds and Event Center in Joplin. The event showcases over a dozen hot air balloons, a thrilling kite show, helicopter rides, tethered balloon rides, and much more.
With 70+ food trucks, an artisan vendors market, live music, and a variety of activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Balloon activities will take place just before sunrise and an hour before sunset, lasting 2-3 hours each time.
Located one block south of Black Cat Road and Route 66, the festival offers a unique way to celebrate the magic of the Mother Road.
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