# A rainy time at Kanab’s balloons & tunes festival - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/ - Published: 2017-05-04T12:22:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout When I first read about little old Kanab having an annual “[Balloons & Tunes Festival](http://www.visitsouthernutah.com/Kanab-Balloons-Tunes-Roundup-site)“, I couldn’t believe I’d never heard of it before. I mean, I lived in Utah for some 40 plus years.   Yet it took me moving to Arizona to find a weekend of adventure up in Kanab.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1b47c-dsc02302.jpg?ssl=1) The dark clouds looked threatening as I pulled into town mid-morning on a Saturday. I find the blocked off Main Street where booths were set up and the Battle of the Bands was to take place. I enjoy the small town feel of the locals as I admire their wares and tasty foods.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/8d027-img_8164.jpg?ssl=1) [[ The hot air balloons were cancelled today due to the inclement weather, and the next day wasn’t looking any better. I was bummed for sure, but I’ve learned by now that you can’t ever let weather ruin your plans.   Dance in the rain, as they say.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2dca9-img_8172.jpg?ssl=1) Instead I stay warm under the tent canopy as local bands from all over the West play in the Battle of the Bands contest. I hear all styles of music, and thoroughly enjoy the scene. As evening time rolls around, a break in the rain does allow for a brief showing of the hot air balloon baskets to light up the night sky.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/3522f-img_8193.jpg?ssl=1) Later, the crowd that has stayed to endure the cold night are rewarded with a lantern glow. As we all make our wishes, I hear many that hope for good weather tomorrow. I feel sad as I know that wish will not come true. I light my lantern and wish for something bigger, much bolder and more universal.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/f88e6-img_8184.jpg?ssl=1)  I watch my wish lantern slowly take flight as it rises with hundreds of others up into the night sky, becoming one with the stars above. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20A%20rainy%20time%20at%20Kanab%27s%20balloons%20%26%20tunes%20festival&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fa-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/a-rainy-time-at-kanabs-balloons-tunes-festival/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…