Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

Now in its 30th year, and with a new location at Tymor Park in Union Vale NY, the festival has all-new and expanded activities from September 3-5, 2021!

The Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival is in its 30th year of hosting balloonists and vendors from all over the country. The festival’s history has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition and has grown into a full weekend of activities, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Some of the festival favorites are the evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow, tether rides, and rides in the hot-air balloons throughout the weekend! In addition to 100 balloon launches scheduled annually, there will be helicopter rides, hayrides, games, live music, adult and children’s activities and so much more.

Take Amtrak to the Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

Experience balloon launches, helicopter rides and more via Amtrak to Poughkeepsie Station in the Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! From the Poughkeepsie Station, Tymor Park is 15 miles away, or a 30-minute cab ride.

Looking to explore the area for a weekend getaway? Get picked up from Poughkeepsie Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Poughkeepsie office today at: 845-485-2222

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

2:30 pm   

Festival Opens

3:00-8:00 pm   

Live Music

5:30 pm         

 Hot-Air Balloon Launch & Tethered Rides

7:30 pm     

Illumination Moon Glow

8:30 pm 

Festival Closes

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Morning Session

5:30 am

Festival Opens

6:30 am

Hot Air Balloon Launch & Tethered Rides

9:00 am   

Festival Closes

Evening Session

2:30 pm           

Festival Opens

3:00 pm-8:00 pm 

Live Music

5:30 pm         

Hot-Air Balloon Launch & Tethered Rides

7:30 pm           

Illumination Moon Glow

8:30 pm       

Festival Closes

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Morning Session

5:30 am   

Festival Opens

6:30 am 

 Hot-Air Balloon Launch & Tethered Rides

9:00 am   

Festival Closes

Evening Session

2:30 pm     

Festival Opens

3:00 pm-8:00 pm   

Live Music

5:30 pm       

 Hot-Air Balloon Launch & Tethered Rides

7:30 pm         

Illumination Moon Glow

8:30 pm           

Festival Closes

* Weather Permitting, Schedule May Vary & Activity Based on Availability
** Wind & Weather Permitting

Festival Ticket Information

*Notice- Tickets will only be sold online in advance. Admission tickets will NOT be sold at the gate.

Friday, September 3, 2021

Admission Tickets – $14.00 per person

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Morning Session- Admission Tickets – $7.00 per person

Evening Session- Admission Tickets – $14.00 per person

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Morning Session- Admission Tickets – $7.00 per person

Evening Session- Admission Tickets – $14.00 per person

Additional Ticket Information

All Weekend Access Pass – $23.95 per person. Pass grants admission to all the 2021 festival dates and times.

Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides – $25 per person, cash only, and weather permitting.

Tickets are valid Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. All ticket sales are final. No returns, exchanges, or refunds are permitted.

Click here to purchase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival Tickets.