Buy in Advance Online and Save on admission to the Hot Air Balloon Festival!
Admission for the Festival includes access to all of our facilities including the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel, Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, and our many walking and biking trails. A wonderful way to spend your day.
Friday Saturday Sunday
See hot air balloons soar and take a tethered ride yourself in our picture-perfect farewell to Summer.
The magic begins with the extraordinary Friday Night Balloon Glow, where dozens of balloons illuminate the night, and continue all weekend long. Spend your holiday engaging in a variety of family-friendly events, including live music, beach activities, and a Kids Zone, or escape for a quiet hike or bike along miles of winding trails. And photography buffs can get a crash course in evening shoots with our “Mastering Night Photography.”
Delicious food and drink specials, beautiful accommodations, wonderful resort amenities, and simply spectacular scenery make this one sweet welcome to September.
Highlights include:
- Tethered balloon rides^ ($10 per person - cash only)
- Evening balloon glows^
- Live music and performances all weekend
- Food and drink specials
- Kids Zone
- Beach activities
- Classic car show
- Disc dog demonstrations
- “Mastering Night Photography” course
No Rainchecks or Refunds on Ticket Purchase.
*Special Events Admission rates apply for Day Guests on Saturday and Sunday. Admission included for overnight Resort Guests. Additional fees on select activities for all guests.
^IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that events and activities are subject to change without notice or in case of wind or inclement weather. Balloons are very dependent on wind/weather.