2016 Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

June 10, 2016

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Photo courtesy of Will Cook Photography

NOTE: THIS IS ONLY FOR HELICOPTER RIDES, YOU MUST STILL REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL OR BALLOON RIDES SEPARATELY!

PURCHASE HELICOPTER TICKETS HERE

Helicopter rides are 10 minutes each!

Here is some information for the Festival’s events!

At Barton Orchards:

Friday: Balloon launches will be at 6 p.m. and the festival goes from Noon – 10pm with Fireworks in the evening.

Saturday: Balloon launches will be at 6 am and 6pm and the festival goes from 5am – 7am and Noon – 10pm with a Moon Glow in the evening.

Sunday: Balloon launches will be at 6 am and 6pm and the festival goes from 5am – 7am and Noon – 7pm

Festival will include family activities, food and beverages, and live music.

Admission to the morning launches is free, however, admission to the afternoon festivals is $10 on Friday and Saturday in advance (a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $12) and $5 on Sunday. Advance sale tickets are available, including an ALL ACCESS WEEKEND PASS at www.balloonfesthv.com.

Balloon tether Rides will be available for sale for CASH ONLY the weekend of the event.

A limited number of Balloon Rides are available for advance purchase ONLY.

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