2026 Red River Balloon Rally Food & Tasting Flights Guide

Flavor, style, and soul take flight June 17th through July 11th all across Shreveport-Bossier! To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Red River Balloon Rally, select local gems are offering tasting flights that invite you to sip, savor, and sample your way through town.

Whether you’re a total foodie, coffee lover, or beer enthusiast, there is a flight waiting for you. Plus, if you share your flight on social media using #eat318, you could win free tickets to the Balloon Rally and a special-edition 10-year commemorative t-shirt!

Here is your ultimate summer flight guide:

Food Flights

Buttercups Cupcakes (Shreveport): Beat the heat with a customizable 5-flavor ice cream flight.

Shreveport Biscuit Company: Catch the "SBC Trinity Flight" featuring three uniquely decadent biscuit sliders.

Streetcar Station (Bossier City): Cool down with a 3-flavor customizable Sno-Ball Sampler.

Sugar Sheaux (Bossier City): Grab a flight of five bite-sized, balloon-adorned petit fours for just $10!

Cocktail, Beer & Wine Flights

El Cabo Verde (Shreveport): Snag a gorgeous margarita flight for just $20.

Flying Heart Brewing & Pub (Bossier City): Build your own craft beer flight, sip fresh mimosas, or tackle a boozy cold brew coffee flight.

Louisiana Downs (Bossier City): Hit the Sportsbook Bar for a colorful "Up, Up and Away" margarita flight, or visit Lucky Palace for Lemon Drop Martini and Mimosa flights.

The Seventh Tap Brewing Project (Shreveport): Build a custom flight of rotating, locally brewed craft beers.

Coffee & Specialty Flights

PJ’s Coffee (Bossier City): High-energy flights mixing iced coffee favorites and Red Bull creations.

We Olive & Wine Bar (Shreveport): Foodie heaven featuring custom wine, gourmet vinegar, and artisan olive oil tastings.