Northeast Balloon Festival

The Northeast Balloon Festival is a weekend full of Hot Air Balloons, Tethered Rides, Walk-in Balloons, Nighttime Balloon Glows, Pilot Meet & Greets, and Competitions

The Northeast Balloon Festival will take place Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA. Attendees will experience a weekend full of Hot Air Balloons, Tethered Rides, Walk-in Balloons, Nighttime Balloon Glows, Pilot Meet & Greets, and Competitions. 30+ of New Englands Top Food Trucks will offer gourmet varieties from Tacos and BBQ to Deep Fried Oreos and Lobster Rolls. Alcoholic Beverages will be provided by the venue. There will be AMUSEMENT RIDES AND A FREE PETTING ZOO - new to this year's event!!! Entertainment includes the region's Top Performing Musical Artists, Handmade Craft Artisan Vendors, Kids Zone & More!!!

DATES & TIMES:

  • Friday, July 12, 2019 from 3 PM to 10 PM
  • Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 5 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 5 AM to 8 PM

TICKETS:

  • FREE AGES 12 AND UNDER
  • Advance General Admission: $7.50 (50% OFF NOW!!!)
  • Gate General Admission: $15 (Good for Friday, Saturday OR Sunday)
  • Advance WEEKEND PASS: $20 (50% OFF NOW!!!)
  • 3-Day WEEKEND PASS Admission: $40 (Good for Friday, Saturday AND Sunday)
  • ONLINE SALES END 7/12 AT 12 AM

RV CAMPING - $350-400 -- Have immediate access to the field and see balloons fly in the morning and all day, includes General Admission to event. ADVANCE ONLY DAY OF EVENT TICKETS ARE $15 CASH ONLY AT THE EVENT GATE!!!

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

GENERAL ADMISSION DOES NOT INCLUDES BALLOON ACTIVITIES, FOOD & BEVERAGES, CARNIVAL RIDES, CRAFT VENDORS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT REQUIRES PURCHASE ON-SITE

THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE.

When: 
July 12 -14, 2019
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