21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Poster Design Chosen

Foley, AL – We are excited to announce Mallory Ingram of Robertsdale, AL as the winner of the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival poster design contest. The 2025 festival will take place May 1-3 at OWA Parks & Resort. In addition to being the official poster for this year’s festival, Mallory’s artwork will also be displayed on the official Balloon Fest t-shirt and other merchandise.



Mallory is a Baldwin County artist best known for her pet portraits and homestead-focused paintings. Her passion for slow living and nostalgia serves as the focus and inspiration for her artwork. When she’s not holding a paintbrush, Mallory enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, gardening, being outdoors, and tending to the homestead, The Piddlin’ Farm. Through her art, she seeks to preserve traditional ways of life and inspire others to see the value in the ordinary.

Official posters and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival or through the website, gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.



You can find more of Mallory Ingram’s artwork on her Facebook, The Piddlin’ Farm, or Instagram, @thepiddlinfarm.

Mark your calendars to join us on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, from 4 - 9 PM, and Saturday, May 3, from 10 AM - 10 PM, for an epic weekend you won't want to miss at OWA Parks and Resort! The 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, food, arts & crafts vendors, live music, weather-dependent balloon glows & tethered rides, and the return of the Disc-Connected K9s dog show.

Please visit our website for more information about the event at gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.