
Courtesy Adirondack Balloon Festival
The Adirondack Balloon Festival will return in September for its 48th year, with a new format, expanding to include a new event at East Field in Glens Falls, multiple launch sites throughout Warren and Washington counties, a drive-through moonglow event and more.
The 48th annual festival will take place Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 23-26, in multiple locations.
“This will not be the same-old, same-old Adirondack Balloon Festival you know from years past,” said Mark Donahue, president of the organization’s board of directors.
“Due to COVID, we had to totally reinvent the festival this year,” he said. “We are excited to bring back the joy and wonder of the mass ascensions, while keeping safe and still having fun. Our group of volunteer organizers has been working around the clock to make this happen, as we know how much it means to the community.”
The event is free for the community. Festival merchandise will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years.
Organizers listed the schedule of special events as follows: