Mallory Ingram’s Art Chosen for 2025 Balloon Festival

OBA Staff • January 10, 2025

Discover more of Ingram's work at The Piddlin' Farm online

Mallory Ingram

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Mallory Ingram of Robertsdale, Alabama, has been named the winner of the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival poster design contest. Her artwork will serve as the official poster for the 2025 festival, which will be held May 1-3 at OWA Parks & Resort. In addition, Mallory’s design will feature prominently on the festival’s official t-shirt and other merchandise.


A Baldwin County artist, Mallory is best known for her pet portraits and paintings that celebrate homestead living. Her art is deeply inspired by a passion for slow living and a sense of nostalgia, which she weaves into each piece. Outside of her creative work, Mallory spends her time with her husband and two children, enjoying the outdoors, gardening, and tending to her family’s homestead, The Piddlin’ Farm. Through her artwork, she seeks to honor traditional ways of life and encourage others to find beauty in the simplicity of everyday moments.

21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival official poster design, Artist - Mallory Ingram

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. 


The 21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to take place at OWA Parks & Resort from May 1-3. The event will kick off on Thursday and Friday evenings, running from 4 to 9 p.m., and continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.


The festival promises a weekend full of family-friendly entertainment, including arts and crafts vendors, food options, live music, and the highly anticipated return of the Disc-Connected K9s dog show. Highlights also include balloon glows and tethered rides, both weather permitting.


Additional details about the event can be found at www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.

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