Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival

The 35th-annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival has an entire weekend of family-friendly fun and excitement planned at Tymor Park Sept. 4–6, 2026! Among the festival favorites are the tethered hot-air balloon rides, full hot-air balloon flights, morning yoga, fireworks, live music and entertainment, food trucks, a beer and wine tent, local vendors, a whole bunch of family activities and more. Bring a picnic blanket and chairs and watch the action from the designated picnic area. Afternoon launches are at 5:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and mornings at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival runs Friday, 2:30–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5:30–9 a.m. and 2:30–8:30 p.m.; and Sunday 5:30–9 a.m. and 2:30–8:30 p.m. Tickets will only be sold online in advance.