The second annual Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for Oct. 25-26 at Kennesaw State University. The festival is Atlanta’s only hot air balloon event and is also one of the metro area’s largest costume parties.

The two-day festival is expected to attract more than 30,000 people, and will feature more than 50 vendors along with tethered balloon rides. Entertainment will be provided by an assortment of performers including stilt walkers and sword swallowers. A choreographed balloon glow is planned for both evenings.

Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and compete for cash and prizes

The festival takes place on the 88-acre KSU Sports and Entertainment Park. Tickets: $12-$15, adults; $5-$8 children 12 and under; free, children under age three.

Tickets and information:KSU campus bookstore and www.ticketalternative.com and www.owl-o-ween.com; 770-794-7810