H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival
2026 Special Shape Balloon – Chase Crew Volunteers
📅 Dates: September 17–20, 2026
📍 Location: Plano, Texas
👥 Chase Crew Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers will assist hot-air balloon pilots with:
🎈 Balloon inflation
📌 Static display
🚀 Balloon launch
✨ Glow events
🚗 Balloon chase and pack-up
📝 Eligibility
Age: 18+
Ages 15+ may participate with a parent/guardian.
Volunteers must be able to lift 30–40 lbs with other crew members.
🎓 Chase Crew Training
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 AM
📍 Oak Point Park
2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX
Rain Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
🎟️ Registration
Volunteers can sign up for a shift through the event's registration page shown on the flyer.
A unique opportunity to get behind the scenes, work with hot-air balloon pilots and be part of the 2026 Plano Balloon Festival! 🎈
