More About Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
DOVER, DELAWARE — GET READY! ✨🎈
An unforgettable weekend is coming to Dover Motor Speedway 👀
📍 The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway
599 Persimmon Tree Ln Woodlands Lot, Dover, DE 19901
📅 July 10 & 11, 2026
🕔 Gates open at 5PM
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT!
👉 BUY TICKETS NOW before they’re gone! Click for Details
Get ready for a sky-filling, family-fun, bucket-list experience 🎉
🎈 Huge Hot Air Balloons lighting up the venue
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
🎶 DJ playing your favorite music all night!
🛍️ Vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
👨👩👧👦 Kids Zone fun for all ages
🔥 THE GRAND FINALE (~9PM NIGHTLY)
As the sun goes down… the sky comes alive
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced balloon burns
🌈 Giant glowing balloons lighting up the night
🚀 Lasers filling the sky with color
⏱️ Crowd countdowns that make YOU part of the show
🧺 Bring your chairs, blankets & your crew—make it your perfect night under the stars
🎈 Balloon rides: $35 (Weather dependent & Sold during the event only)
An unforgettable weekend is coming to Dover Motor Speedway 👀
📍 The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway
599 Persimmon Tree Ln Woodlands Lot, Dover, DE 19901
📅 July 10 & 11, 2026
🕔 Gates open at 5PM
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT!
👉 BUY TICKETS NOW before they’re gone! Click for Details
Get ready for a sky-filling, family-fun, bucket-list experience 🎉
🎈 Huge Hot Air Balloons lighting up the venue
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
🎶 DJ playing your favorite music all night!
🛍️ Vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
👨👩👧👦 Kids Zone fun for all ages
🔥 THE GRAND FINALE (~9PM NIGHTLY)
As the sun goes down… the sky comes alive
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced balloon burns
🌈 Giant glowing balloons lighting up the night
🚀 Lasers filling the sky with color
⏱️ Crowd countdowns that make YOU part of the show
🧺 Bring your chairs, blankets & your crew—make it your perfect night under the stars
🎈 Balloon rides: $35 (Weather dependent & Sold during the event only)
Date & Time
July 10, 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
07/11/2026
Location
The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway
599 Persimmon Tree Ln Woodlands Lot
Dover, DE 19901
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