If you’re still looking to plan a Labor Day Weekend getaway let it be this: a roadtrip to the Hudson Valley for their spectacular annual Hot Air Balloon Festival!
This August the annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival will make its return to New York for its 33rd year, offering visitors an entire weekend filled with family fun and excitement.
Once a small event, the festival has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition spanning an entire weekend and drawing in crowds upwards of thousands from all over the world. The festival will welcome hot air balloonists from all over the country, with over 100 hot air balloon ascensions being held throughout the weekend.
But beyond the balloons there will also be tethered hot air balloon rides, full hot air balloon flights, helicopter rides, fireworks, live music and entertainment from North County Band, Lucky House, and others, food trucks, a beer and wine tent, local vendors, a whole bunch of family activities, and more!
Food vendors include:
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Flavor Bandits
- Reggae Boy Cafe
- Thailicious Catering Inc.
- Twisted Sisters Soft Serve
- and more!
Retail/display vendors include:
- Autumn & August
- Cool Air Chair
- Knitted Friends
- New England Novelty
- T & A Treasures
- and more!
Morning balloon flights occur at approximately 6:30 am and all evening launches are scheduled for approximately 5:30 pm (times may vary based on wind and weather conditions and may not happen at all if conditions do not allow).
This year the festival will return for its its 33rd year Friday, August 30th through Sunday, September 1st. Admission ranges from $13.95 to $37.95.
Watch in awe as hot-air balloons fill the skies and light the night paired with a fireworks display–you definitely won’t want to miss this! Read more about the festival here.
And, if you’re looking for more fun balloon-centric events, check out Balloon Story: An immersive experience where Art Meets Air!
Tymor Park – 249 Duncan Road, La Grangeville, 12540
Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1, 2024
~2 hours driving