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COMING TO THE DMV / FORT WASHINGTON, MD THIS AUGUST!
Get ready for TWO unforgettable nights of Hot Air Balloons, music, food, family fun, and incredible memories at the legendary Rosecroft Raceway!
☁️ BUCKET LIST ALERT ☁️
Take a ride in a REAL tethered Hot Air Balloon and experience the excitement from above! (Balloon Rides sold during the event only)
📅 August 14 & 15, 2026
🕔 Gates Open at 5:00 PM Nightly
📍 Rosecroft Raceway, 6336 Rosecroft Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
🎟️ GET TICKETS NOW: Click for Details
🎶 Enjoy:
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors
🎵 Music & Entertainment
🎈 Giant Hot Air Balloons
📸 Amazing Photo Opportunities
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun
🔥 GRAND FINALE NIGHTLY — 9:00 PM 🔥
Don’t miss the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Light Show!
✨ Giant glowing balloons synchronized to music
🚀 Incredible High Powered Lasers lighting up the sky
🎵 High-energy soundtrack
⏱️ Crowd countdown moments that make YOU part of the experience
This is more than a festival… it’s a full evening experience you’ll never forget! 🌟
Get ready for TWO unforgettable nights of Hot Air Balloons, music, food, family fun, and incredible memories at the legendary Rosecroft Raceway!
☁️ BUCKET LIST ALERT ☁️
Take a ride in a REAL tethered Hot Air Balloon and experience the excitement from above! (Balloon Rides sold during the event only)
📅 August 14 & 15, 2026
🕔 Gates Open at 5:00 PM Nightly
📍 Rosecroft Raceway, 6336 Rosecroft Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
🎟️ GET TICKETS NOW: Click for Details
🎶 Enjoy:
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors
🎵 Music & Entertainment
🎈 Giant Hot Air Balloons
📸 Amazing Photo Opportunities
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun
🔥 GRAND FINALE NIGHTLY — 9:00 PM 🔥
Don’t miss the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Light Show!
✨ Giant glowing balloons synchronized to music
🚀 Incredible High Powered Lasers lighting up the sky
🎵 High-energy soundtrack
⏱️ Crowd countdown moments that make YOU part of the experience
This is more than a festival… it’s a full evening experience you’ll never forget! 🌟
Date & Time
August 14, 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
08/15/2026
Location
Rosecroft Raceway
6336 Rosecroft Dr,
Fort Washington, MD 20744
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