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Experience the Magic of the 2024 Adirondack Balloon Festival

September 19 - 22, 2024

The 2024 Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place in the Lake George/Glens Falls/Queensbury region, and is the can't-miss fall festival of the season in the southern Adirondacks! Get the schedule below.

people at balloon festival, two balloons are about to go up

2024 Adirondack Balloon Festival Schedule

Thursday, September 19: Crandall Park, Glens Falls

  • 4pm to 6pm: Opening Musical Performance by Jonathan Newell Band
  • 5pm: Opening Ceremonies, Food Vendors & Kids Activities
  • 5:30pm to 6:15pm: Flight of Up to 15 Balloons, special shapes possible
  • 7pm to 9pm: Musical Performance by the NY Players
  • 7:45pm (approximate): Balloon Moonglow
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Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Friday, September 20: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury

  • 3pm: Gates Open to the Public, Craft Fair by Zonta, Kids Activities, Food Vendors
  • 4pm to 6pm: Musical Performance by The E-Block
  • 5pm to 6:15pm: Flight of Up to 70 Balloons, including special shapes
fire going up into a hot air balloon, another hot air balloon in the background
Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Saturday, September 21: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury 

  • 5am: Craft Fair by Zonta, Kids Activities, Food Vendors
  • 6:30am to 7:30am: Flight of 100+ Balloons, including special shapes
  • 2pm to 4pm: Musical Performance by the Sam Luke Trio
  • 5pm to 7pm: Musical Performance by The RasinBeats
  • 5pm to 6:15pm: Flight of Up to 50 Balloons, including special shapes
  • 7:45pm: Lighting Up the Night Moonglow With 40+ Balloons
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Sunday, September 22: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, Queensbury

  • 5am: Craft Fair by Zonta, Kids Activities, Food Vendors
  • 6:30am: Flight of Up to 100 Balloons, including special shapes
  • 10am: Gates Close

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Tethered Balloon Rides: What to Know

Tethered balloon rides will be available at $25 per person; children under 3 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. The balloon basket is handicap accessible.

Tethered rides will take place all morning and afternoon flight times at the airport. You can find them in a roped off area south of the tents.

No tickets for this will be sold in advance - they are only purchased from the pilot at the tethered balloon location.

hot air balloons rising at sunrise
Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Please note:

The Adirondack Balloon Festival is subject to weather conditions and flight times are approximate.

There are no dogs, drones, remote control aircraft, or smoking allowed at any festival events. VIP parking passes are sold out.

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Visit AdirondackBalloonFest.org for up-to-date information, and follow The Official Adirondack Balloon Festival on Facebook - they are great at communicating any last-minute changes or updates!

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Erin Nudi Erin is an avid reader, yogi, jogger, and hiker. She's passionate about everything Lake George, Adirondacks, and the Capital Region, and loves supporting the hardworking business in this area. When she's not attending local events, you can find her at a park with her two young kids and husband.