The Northwest Community Balloons Over Bend and the Children’s Festival have combined into the largest family festival in Central Oregon with a new date and new look. The festival will take place July 22-24 at Riverbend Park. Come see the balloons launch Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6am or join us for the Nightglow on Saturday at dusk. The Children’s festival runs from 10am-8pm on Saturday with over 60 activities including bouncy houses, face painting, crafts and educational opportunities. The festival is free to the public, activities range in cost from 1-3 tickets. Tickets are 50 cents each. A family pack will include 22 tickets for $10 and includes entry into a drawing for a kids bike. An all day bouncy house pass is available for $10.