Hot Air Balloon Festival - Lanier Islands Resorts

🎈 North Atlanta — GET READY! 🎈
An unforgettable hot air balloon festival weekend is coming to Lake Lanier Islands Resort!
📅 September 18th & 19th, 2026
📍 Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
Bring the whole family for one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!
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🎟️ Tickets On Sale Now
👦 Kids Tickets – $10
🧑 Adults – $20
👉 Get tickets now: Click for Details
⚠️ Tickets are limited and this event WILL SELL OUT
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🎉 What’s Waiting For You
🎈 Hot Air Balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
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🎵 Music & Entertainment
🎶 DJ playing your favorite music all night!
⚡ High-energy festival vibes all evening
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🛍️ Shop • Eat • Explore
Craft vendors, retail booths & unique finds
🍔 Festival food favorites and local eats
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🎈 Tethered Balloon Rides
💵 $35 per person
✔️ Limited availability
📣 Weather dependent (announced onsite)
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🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun sets, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow
⚡ Laser Show
🎵 Music-synchronized visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd countdowns
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👨‍👩‍👧 Kids Zone Fun
Games, rides & family-friendly activities
🧺 Bring chairs, blankets & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars.