Q. Can I purchase admission tickets in advance?
A. Yes, admission tickets can be purchased in advance at Lisle Savings Bank locations.
Q. Are coolers allowed?
A. No, coolers are not allowed. No glass or cans are allowed.
Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Pets are not allowed unless it is a service animal.
Q. Can I leave the Festival and come back that same day?
A. Yes, you can leave and have your hand stamped at the exit. This stamp will allow you to return without paying another admission.
Q. Is there an additional charge to see the musical entertainment?
A. No all musical entertainment on both stages is included in the Festival admission.
Q. Where can I park?
A. Festival parking for a fee is available at Walker Athletics and Benet Academy. The Festival provides free shuttle service from the parking areas to the Festival.
Q. I came to see the hot air balloons and/or fireworks, this was unavailable today. Can I get my admission refunded?
A. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.
Q. Are there any free admission days?
A. When the Festival date falls on the actual holiday, July 4th; Lisle residents can enter the Festival for free (with id) on July 4th until 5pm. Veterans and active military can enter the Festival for free (with id) on July 4th.
Q. Can wheelchairs be rented at the Festival?
A. No, currently this service is not available.
Q. What time is the Children’s Area available?
A. The Children’s Area is open from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, June 29 – Sunday, July 2 11am – 7pm.
Q. Are the balloons on site all day?
A. No, balloons are visible at 5:30am and 6:30pm weather permitting for launches. Balloon glows are at 8:15pm.
Q. Do I have to pay the admission to watch the 5:30am balloon launch?
A. No, admission is free for the morning balloon launch.
Q. Why aren’t the balloons visible all day?
A. Hot air balloons are weather and wind dependent. Also hot air balloons are FAA regulated and can only launch at specific times each day. Propane burners wear and damage the balloon which is why the balloons cannot be visible all day.
Q. Can I ride in a hot air balloon?
A. Yes, tethered rides are available at an additional cost from 6am – 9am and 6pm – 9pm each day weather permitting. Rides are on a first-come, first serve basis and can be cancelled without notice.
Q. Where are the tethered rides located?
A. Tethered rides are located east of the bridge on Short Street off of Route 53. This area is just outside the Festival grounds.
Q. How long is a tethered ride?
A. Tethered rides are approximately 10-15 minutes in duration.
Q. Can I walk onto the balloon field to see a balloon up close and talk to pilots?
A. Yes, weather permitting.
Q. I only want to get into the carnival not the Festival. Do I have to pay the Festival admission?
A. No, you can enter the carnival for free. You must enter the carnival through the West Gate entrance (off the Yackley Avenue side). Carnival entrance is not permitted from the East Gate entrance.
Q. How much are carnival ride tickets and how many will I need for each ride.
A. Carnival ride tickets are $1 each and each ride takes between 2 – 4 tickets.
Q. Are there any discount carnival tickets available?
A. Mega Passes are available (good for all days of the carnival). Mega Passes can be purchased in advance on-line by visiting www.eyestotheskies.org or purchased at the carnival. (this is currently not available but will be again next year once all the details have been finalized).