Three-day hot air balloon festival in Centralia, Illinois, featuring hot air balloon glows in the evenings, live entertainment, and over 100 vendors in the food and craft fair! Centralia, Illinois, is a 2-hour drive from St. Louis, Missouri; Evansville, Indiana; and Paducah, Kentucky. Hotels are located in Centralia, Salem, Mt. Vernon, Nashville, and Carlyle. Plus, vacation rentals near Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia!