Schedule
2024 Schedule of Events*
Thursday, September 12th
- 7:00 AM — Media Flight: 5-10 Hot Air Balloons with local media to promote the event
- 3:00 PM — Gates Open: Stage begins, hay rides, bounce houses, kids tent, food and drinks, tethered rides WEATHER DEPENDANT***
- 5:00 PM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch: Hot Air Balloons launch and fly away from the event field
- 8:00 PM — Balloon Glow: Hot Air Balloons Return to the launch field and set up in the dark to “glow”
Friday, September 13th
- 7:00 AM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch
- 3:00 PM — Gates open: Stage begin, hay rides, bounce houses, kids tent, food and drinks, tethered rides WEATHER DEPENDANT***
- 5:00 PM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch: Hot Air Balloons launch and fly away from the event field
- 8:00 PM — Balloon Glow: Hot Air Balloons Return to the launch field and setup in the dark to “glow”
Saturday, September 14th
- 7:00 AM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch
- 1:00 PM — Gates open: Stage begins, hay rides, bounce houses, kids tent, food and drinks, tethered rides WEATHER DEPENDANT***
- 5:00 PM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch: Hot Air Balloons launch and fly away from the event field
- 8:00 PM — Balloon Glow: Hot Air Balloons Return to the launch field and set up in the dark to “glow”
- 9:00 PM — Fireworks Show: Sit back and enjoy beautiful fireworks overhead to round out the night
Sunday, September 15th – Community Day Free Admission
- 7:00 AM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch
- 3:00 PM — Gates open: No Stage, NO bounce houses, NO Kids Tent, food and drinks available, tethered rides available WEATHER DEPENDANT***
- 5:00 PM — Mass Ascension Balloon Launch: Hot Air Balloons launch and fly away from the event field
- 7:00 PM — Event Closes
*Schedule of events is subject to change.
Two Ways To Experience
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 available Friday-Sunday.
Fun on the Ground
Not flying in a balloon? No problem! With a general admission ticket you can watch the majestic scene of mass balloon launch and balloon glows while enjoying lots of food and entertainment.
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