Richmond Hot Air Balloon Festival

Richmond / Doswell — GET READY!

An unforgettable weekend is coming 🎈



📅 May 8th & 9th 2026

📍 Meadow Event Park

🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM



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 + live music from multiple artists

⚡ 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

✔️ Limited availability

📣 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



🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED

This event WILL SELL OUT


🙌Volunteers Needed!
Want to work hands-on with the balloon pilots during setup? Join the team! Click for Details
FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
Parking is $5 for the general parking area.
No Coolers or outside food/ Drink is allowed.

Balloon inflation will take place as soon a winds are low enough to be safe. Listen for announcements during the event. See additional FAQ's on webpage. Click for Details