2026 Hot Air Balloon Festival

Overview

North Atlanta — GET READY!

An unforgettable weekend is coming 🎈

📅 September 18th & 19th 2026

📍 Lake Lanier Island Resort

🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM

Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!

What’s waiting for you:

🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color

☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!

Live Entertainment All Night

🎶 DJ + live music from multiple artists

⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend

Shop • Eat • Explore

🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds

🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love

Tethered Balloon Rides

🎈 $35 per person

✔️ Limited availability

📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite

🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)

As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!

✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show

🎵 Music-synced visuals

🔥 Coordinated balloon burns

⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns

Make It Your Way

🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas

Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars

Kids Zone Fun

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities

🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED

This event WILL SELL OUT

General Admission (single day) • Adults: $20 • Children: $10 • Kids Under 5: FREE VIP Admission (includes unlimited snacks and VIP restrooms) • Adults: $45 • Children (17 and under): $30 Military / First Responder • Discounted admission available (ID is required)

Volunteers Needed!
Want to work hands-on with the balloon pilots during setup? Join the team! https://forms.gle/56kpArTwAuCiDoCo9

FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
Parking is FREE for the general parking area.
No Coolers or outside food/ Drink is allowed.

Balloon inflation will take place as soon a winds are low enough to be safe. Listen for announcements during the event. See additional FAQ's on webpage. www.Balloonshows.com