{"id":8352,"date":"2025-08-08T06:23:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8352"},"modified":"2025-08-08T06:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T11:23:16","slug":"balloons-bulls-and-barrels-our-family-night-at-the-brookdale-glowdeo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/balloons-bulls-and-barrels-our-family-night-at-the-brookdale-glowdeo\/","title":{"rendered":"Balloons, Bulls, and Barrels: Our Family Night at the Brookdale Glowdeo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s just something about summer nights in Missouri that hit differently\u2014especially when they involve rodeo thrills, hot air balloon magic, and a whole lot of good food. On Friday, August 1st, my family and I headed out to <strong>Brookdale Farms<\/strong> for their annual <strong>Glowdeo<\/strong>, and let me tell you\u2014it did <em>not<\/em> disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/527402631_25135197039402868_9117644966050284462_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookdalefarms.com\/balloon-glow\">Brookdale Farms Glowdeo<\/a> is a two-night event that blends the heart-pounding action of a rodeo with the serene beauty of a hot air balloon glow. We had a solid crew with us this year: my wife, our two kids, my sister and her boyfriend visiting from Philly, my great-nephew, my brother-in-law and his wife and kids, plus my cousin, his fianc\u00e9e, and their little teenager. It was a full-blown family outing, and Brookdale Farms had something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brookdale Farms - Glowdeo - Amazing Bull Ride!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6fG8VJP7sdE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rodeo was wild (in the best way)\u2014bulls bucking, barrels flying, and more than a few moments that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. A couple of close calls definitely got hearts racing, but all the riders seemed to make it out okay. The energy in the arena was electric, with the crowd cheering every twist and turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, no event is complete without food, and Brookdale Farms delivered. Food trucks and snack stands lined the grounds, offering everything from classic fair food to ice-cold beer. But listen\u2014I <em>can\u2019t stop thinking<\/em> about those nachos. Seriously, I might go back next year just for those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/526428841_25135185422737363_667508957145410289_n-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the rodeo wrapped up, the vibe shifted to something a little more laid-back but no less magical. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the field began to glow with the soft, flickering light of hot air balloons. Meanwhile, a live band cranked out some rockin\u2019 tunes, giving the whole place a festival feel. The kids danced, we chilled in the grass, and I even grabbed a new cowboy hat for my son\u2014he wore it like a champ all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_0588-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never been to the <strong>Brookdale Farms Glowdeo<\/strong>, you\u2019re missing one of the most unique and memorable summer events in the area. Between the farm animals, inflatable playgrounds, live music, and glow-in-the-dark balloon beauty, there\u2019s something for everyone. We\u2019ll definitely be back next year\u2014with even more family in tow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until then, I\u2019ll be dreaming of nachos and cowboy hats under glowing balloons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brookdale Farms - Glowdeo - Bull Riding!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/phwsCW_TuvQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s just something about summer nights in Missouri that hit differently\u2014especially when they involve rodeo thrills, hot air balloon magic, and a whole lot of good food. On Friday, August 1st, my family and I headed out to Brookdale Farms for their annual Glowdeo, and let me tell you\u2014it did not disappoint. 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