This is the main event! The hot air balloon activities of the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic consist of four flight and event timeslots, the first is early Saturday morning (6:00am - 8:00am) and the second is late-afternoon Saturday (5:00pm - 8:00pm); then again in the morning and evening on Sunday.

The mornings are reserved for aircraft competition tasks between pilots and their crews (sometimes called 'races'...though this is no speed contest).  Evenings consist of half of the balloons flying from the field and half of the balloons staying on the Jubilee field tethering and glowing.

There are lots of interesting treasures to be found from traditional wall-art, to yard-art, custom knives, and trinkets of all kids its sure to excite and delight!

Tractor Show

Each year the Southland Flywheelers host an Antique Tractor Show across from the water slides. The show features the best restored and maintained tractors in the southeast. Come and see the tractors on display and the roaring power of the demonstrations!

Automobile Show

Come and see the classic cars at the Alabama Jubilee Auto Expo. Marvel over custom restorations, original vintage autos, kit cars and more.

If you own a classic car, you too can participate. Show up early between 8:00am and 12:00pm on Saturday to enter your car. There is a $20.00 entry fee and all proceeds support local automotive students. Prizes are awarded at 12:30pm!

Schedule of Events:

May 24, 2025

Balloon & Entertainment Events
6:00am - Pilot briefing - Main stage
6:30am - Hound and hare balloon race
8:00am - Registration for the Point Mallard Auto Expo, behind Spirit of America stage
3:00pm - Point mallard Auto Expo ends
5:00pm - Pilot briefing - Main stage
5:30pm - Balloon fun flight
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Band - JED Eye
8:15pm - Balloon glow

Southland Flywheelers Tractor Show
Located near former site of T.C. Almon Recreation Center
8:00am - Display area opens to the public
10:00am - Tractor Parade of Power (around the jubilee field)
11:00am - Tractor games
11:00am - 1pm - Pedal Tractor Park (6 years old and under) Pedal tractor park open to public all day - no charge
Hands-on Historical Tool Area - Open to the public all day - no charge

Decatur Art Guild Arts & Crafts Show
Located at the Soccer Fields

7:00am - 6:00pm  Soccer Fields

May 25, 2025

Balloon & Entertainment Events
6:00am - Pilot Briefing - Main Stage
6:30am - Lynn Layton Chevrolet Key Grab Balloon Race
7:00am - Balloons begin arriving on field
2:00 - 4:00pm - Karaoke - Main Stage
5:00pm - Pilot briefing - Main Stage
5:30pm - Balloon fun flight
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Live Band - The Beasley Brothers
6:30pm - Balloon tethers
9:30pm - Alabama Jubilee fireworks spectacular by pyro shows

Decatur Art Guild Arts & Crafts Show
9:00am - 6:00pm  Soccer Fields

Date: May 24-25, 2025

Time: (6:00am - 8:00am) and the second is late-afternoon (5:00pm - 8:00pm)

Cost: Free

Location: Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Drive South East Decatur, AL 35601

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