JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND FULL OF FUN!!!

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy great local bands, a variety of food and merchandise vendors, Devil’s Backbone beer, a Pizza Eating Challenge sponsored by Papa John’s, children’s activities and most of all…..

BEAUTIFUL HOT AIR BALLOONS!!!!

               -Piloted balloon flights are taking place at 6 am and 6 pm on Friday

                and Saturday. All flights are now booked for this year's festival.

               -Tethered flights will be available Friday 6:30-8:30 pm and

                Saturday 4-7 pm. Rides are first come first served and cost

                $15 for Adults and $10 for children under 10.

               -Spectacular Ed McDaniel Memorial Balloon Glow at 9 pm on

                Saturday

               - All balloon activities are weather dependent. 

                 Click here for Ballooning FAQs

Admission to the event is FREE!!!!

Check out our full schedule of events here!

Proceeds from the event go to local Rockbridge County Charities. 

Check out this year’s recipients here!

If you would like to learn more about ballooning

click here to volunteer for a balloon crew.

No experience necessary!