The 2024 Adirondack Balloon Festival Schedule: Plan for the Magic
September 19 - 22, 2024
The Adirondack Balloon Festival schedule has been revealed for 2024! This is one of the major highlights of fall in Upstate New York, with visitors from around the region flocking to the Glens Falls/Queensbury/Lake George area for this thrilling event.
2024 Adirondack Balloon Festival Schedule
Thursday, September 19: Crandall Park
- 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
Friday, September 20: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
- 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
Saturday, September 21: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
- 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
Sunday, September 22: Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
- 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: Cost & What to Know
Tethered balloon rides are available during the morning and afternoon flights at the airport at $25 per person. Kids are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets can only be purchased directly from the pilots on site.
You'll find the tethered balloon rides in a designated, roped-off area south of the tents. They're handicap accessible!
Please Note
Flight times are approximate and all activities are weather permitting.
Please no smoking, no dogs, and no drones/remote control aircrafts allowed.
Visit AdirondackBalloonFest.org for more info >>
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