Oyama Balloon Festa 2026 & Oyama City Agricultural Festival

About this event

In Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture, the "Oyama Balloon Festa 2026," which paints the autumn sky, and the "59th Oyama City Agricultural Festival," where visitors can savor the charm of local agricultural products, will be held concurrently. Over two days on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, 2026, against the backdrop of Oyama General Park, scenes of colorful hot-air balloons soaring through the sky will unfold alongside an event featuring fresh farm produce and local delicacies. At the Agricultural Festival, there will be direct-sale booths for fresh vegetables and cut flowers grown in Oyama City, as well as sales of local specialties including Oyama Wagyu beef skewers. The stage will feature programs for the whole family to enjoy, including ohayashi music, Yosakoi dance, and prize lotteries. Meanwhile, at the Oyama Balloon Festa, visitors can enjoy hot-air balloon competition flights and tethered hot-air balloon rides (paid, no advance reservations, numbered tickets distributed on the day). On the evening of Saturday the 14th, the "SHOWTIME BALLOON GLOW 2026" will take place, featuring hot-air balloons lit up in sync with music and fireworks to create a magical night view. In addition, an "Oyama Balloon Marche" gathering food vendors and a balloon drawing corner for children will be set up. Both events are held at Oyama General Park, making it an excellent opportunity to fully experience autumn in Oyama.

Venue

Oyama General Park

371-1 Toji, Oyama, Tochigi 323-0042