08/11/2026
#🎈🎉 The Countdown Is On... We're Only DAYS Away! 🎉🎈
The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is almost here, and now is the time to make your plans!
Join thousands of visitors on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies for one unforgettable summer evening filled with family fun, incredible entertainment, and the breathtaking sight of colorful hot air balloons filling the Tennessee sky.
🌄 Your Festival Experience Includes:
🎈 Spectacular Hot Air Balloons
🎈 Tethered Balloon Rides *(only $25!)
🎶 Entertainment
🍔 Delicious Food Vendors
🍷 Sip TN Wine Experience featuring Tennessee wineries, cideries & meaderies
🛍️ Local Arts, Crafts & Specialty Vendors
👨👩👧👦 Kids Activities & Family Fun
🌅 A beautiful Smoky Mountain sunset you'll never forget
TICKETS: https://www.eventeny.com/dashboard/events/event/tickets/ticket/?id=23315
Looking for something even more special?
✨ Upgrade to our VIP Experience!
Enjoy:
🥂 Exclusive VIP Tent Access
🍽️ Catered Meal
🎈 Reserved Balloon Ride
🍷 FREE Sip TN Wine Experience Ticket
🚗 Complimentary VIP Parking
VIP TICKETS: https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=23315&action=ticket&action_ticket=41908
Whether you're making memories with your family, planning a date night, or crossing a hot air balloon ride off your bucket list, there's something for everyone at this year's festival.
🏡 Need a place to stay?
Our Presenting Sponsor, Dogwood Cabins, has beautiful mountain cabins just minutes from the festival grounds. Turn your festival visit into a relaxing Smoky Mountain getaway!
🌐 Book your cabin today:
https://www.dogwoodcabins.com/
🎟️ General Admission
✅ $10 Presale
✅ $15 at the Gate
📍 Townsend Event Center
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ Gates Open at 3:00 PM
🎈 The balloons are coming... the excitement is building... and we can't wait to welcome you to Townsend!
Make your plans NOW—we're only days away!
