More About Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival
Montgomery — GET READY!
An unforgettable weekend is coming!
📅 July 17th & 18th 2026
📍 Blount Cultural Park
1 Festival Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT!
👉Tickets: Click for Details
Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!
What’s waiting for you:
🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
🎶 DJ playing your favorite music all night!
⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend
Shop • Eat • Explore
🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 $35 per person. Purchase at the festival.
📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite
🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns
Make It Your Way
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars
Kids Zone Fun
👨👩👧👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities
An unforgettable weekend is coming!
📅 July 17th & 18th 2026
📍 Blount Cultural Park
1 Festival Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT!
👉Tickets: Click for Details
Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!
What’s waiting for you:
🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
🎶 DJ playing your favorite music all night!
⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend
Shop • Eat • Explore
🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 $35 per person. Purchase at the festival.
📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite
🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns
Make It Your Way
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars
Kids Zone Fun
👨👩👧👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities
Date & Time
July 17, 2026
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
07/18/2026
Location
Blount Cultural Park
1 Festival Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
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