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Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin