Activities – Events
Balloons
The most unique part of the Eyes to the Skies Festival is the focus on the hot air balloons. This has been a staple of the Festival since it began. You can come and watch the balloons launch in the early morning and early evenings. throughout the festival. During firework shows, the balloons will tether to the ground and do a balloon glow to highlight the fireworks. more…
Carnival
Brought to you by Wilson Family Show, a family owned and operated traveling amusement park servicing many events throughout the mid-west United States. We own/operate over 20 amusement rides, various midway games, and delicious food. A great way to share fun with your family and friends. Mega Passes available for unlimited rides for the entire festival. more…
Children’s Area
The Children’s Area is a place dedicated for kind to partake in fun activities like watching the All American Lumberjack Show, picnic games, temporary tattoos, face painting, coloring, magic shows and art activities. Every year we try to add more to the line up to ensure the children have a wonderful time. more…
Craft Fair
The Craft Fair brings together local and national crafters to sell artwork, jewelry, clothing and many other staples of any great craft show. The Craft Fair will once again be located on Short St. west of the bridge and east of the carnival/main Festival entrance. Come out and see some of the amazing creations these artists make. more…
Fireworks
It would not be the 4th of July without fireworks. Most festivals have fireworks only on the 4th of July, however the Eyes to the Skies Festival has fireworks every night. The first couple nights are a teaser show while the final night has been described by visitors of the Festival as a crescendo. more…
Food
Enjoy tasty food from local restaurants including all the normal festival foods. Some foods include Ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs, cotton candy, Elephant Ears, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Philly Steak Sandwiches, corn on the cob and many, many more. more…
Music
In the past couple years, the Eyes to the Skies Festival has decided to focus more on local bands from without about a 100 mile radius. This allows visitors to see the amazing talent that is in their own backyard and for the artists to play for a much larger audience than they normally would. more…
Parade
Although the parade has been a long running tradition, the past couple years, we have held the parade down Main St. We are exploring options for other locations for the parade and will keep you updated as more information is available. more…
