“We had an amazing time at the Lancaster Balloon Festival! Our boys loved all the different bounce houses, so many food vendors to choose from (I think our favorite was the Amish soft pretzels), and so many hot air balloons! It was so nice to find a spot on the field to sit, relax, and watch them launch at the same time, and then watch the night glow. And the sunrise launches were a sight to see as well. Thank you for all your hard work in putting together a great time for so many!” Marisa S., Facebook
“Family Fun and so cool to see all the balloons go up!” Brendan A., Facebook
“This festival was AWESOME! I highly recommend it! From delicious food and great music to amazing hot air balloon rides and a fabulous corn maze experience. Definitely add this to your list of a must-do in Lancaster County!” Taylor W.., Facebook
“Great outdoor experience in Lancaster. There was good food vendors and great live music as well as fun activities for kids and adults.” Chris P., Facebook
“Best weekend ever from seeing the mass ascensions to the glows to our ride! We loved every minute of it.” Leah P., Facebook
“I was there with my family all three days and enjoyed the morning show and night show with the fireworks. Beautiful!” Tina T., Facebook
“I had a great time. We got there at noon on Saturday, did the tethered ride, got something to eat then set up our chairs and waited to see the balloon launch and the glow ones.” Jen S., Facebook
Come to Fly or Just to Watch! Friday, Saturday, Sunday AM & PM Flights*
Join us from the air OR the ground! Enjoy this amazing spectacle as dozens of colorful balloons take flight together at sunrise & sunset. *Balloon flights and ascensions weather permitting.
Want to fly in one of the Balloons? $400/person | Flight Time: 30-60 min
Mass Hot Air Balloon Glow
Friday & Saturday Night starting at 8pm Free w/ General Admission
Watch a spectacular show of balloons igniting their to illuminate the evening sky with dazzling colors!
Take in the balloons as we acknowledge each attending pilot during our Balloon Pilot Round up.
Friday Through Sunday 3-5min flight | Purchase at Festival
Purchase tickets on-site for a short, gentle float up to about 40 feet for one of the best views in Lancaster County
Live Music
Friday through Sunday
Featuring local artists — Bobby Law and Fast Lane
Bounce Houses, Corn Maze, Hay Rides & Balloon Walk
Friday Through Sunday
All of our exciting children activities are included with the price of your general admission passes.
Reptiles, Music, and Family Entertainment
Friday through Sunday Free w/ General Admission
Featuring: Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary & More
PA Dutch Food & Food Truck Festival
Friday thru Sunday
Featuring home-style food from Bird-in-Hand Restaurant and local food trucks.
From The Air | From the Ground
Fly on a Balloon
Book a ticket for a ride on one of the festival balloons and lift off with the dozens of balloons that will dot the Lancaster County horizon. Morning and evening flights are available Friday-Sunday.
Not flying in a balloon? No problem! With a general admission pass, you can watch the majestic scene of mass balloon launch and balloon glows while enjoying lots of food and entertainment.
Music stage, food truck area, fireworks, corn maze, bounce houses, hay rides, and other activities are included in the price of a general admission pass.
Tethered balloon rides are available for purchase at the festival.
Balloons are very weather dependent and generally there can be no rain or thunderstorms in the area and the winds have to be stable and calm. See weather updates
Free on-site parking will be available Thursday – Saturday in the field next to the festival grounds with additional parking available at two nearby parking lots. Parking on Sunday will be $10 per vehicle.
Free on-site parking is available Thurs-Sat. Parking will be $10 per vehicle on Sunday. Back-up parking is also available and will be within walking distance of the event.
Yes, general admission passes will need to be purchased for the event. If you book a balloon ride, your general admission ticket is included in your balloon ticket.
A balloon glow is a spectacular sight where the pilots set up their balloons after dark and use the burners and fire to make the balloons glow in the dark!
As early as possible, there will be a lot to do for all ages and you’ll want to claim your spot on the field for the best view of the stage and the launch field. Gates open at 3PM on Thursday and Friday, 1PM on Saturday and 3PM on Sunday. See our schedule for more info
The stage is going to be filled with local bands, kids’ shows, reptile shows, and more. There will also be bounce houses, sliding boards, obstacle coures, balloon walkthrough, hayrides and more for kids and adults all included with a general admission ticket. And of course, if the weather cooperates there will be balloon launches, tethers, glows, and displays!
Flight Tickets will most likely sell out a week or two in before the festival. So book your flight now. You can ask at the gate if there are any open capacity for flights.
General admission passes will be available at the gate but we anticipate selling out so purchase ahead of time online!
We will be releasing details for the 2025 Lancaster Balloon Festival & Country Fair very soon. In the meantime, our sister company, Lancaster Balloon Rides, will continue to offer rides in Bird-in-Hand throughout the year. Click here to learn more and book a flight.