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Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival
25
Apr
Date
25 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 5 – 11 PM
Venue
Blount Cultural Park, 1 Festival Dr
Montgomery, AL, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled to take place on April 24 and 25, 2026, at Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Activities & Highlights
Cost & Tickets
Visitor Guidelines
•Blount Cultural Park
•Location: Blount Cultural Park, 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117.
•Time: Gates open at 5:00 PM each evening.
•Type: A high-energy, family-friendly outdoor community festival.
•Atmosphere: A vibrant, high-energy environment featuring a field of colorful balloons and live entertainment.
•Tethered Balloon Rides: Ride in a real hot air balloon for approximately $35 per person; availability is limited and weather-dependent.
•Grand Finale: A nightly Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show starting around 9:00 PM, featuring music-synced visuals and coordinated balloon burns.
•Live Entertainment: Performances from a live DJ and multiple music artists throughout the night.
•Kids Zone: Dedicated area with family-friendly games and rides.
•Shopping & Food: Local craft and retail vendors alongside a variety of festival-style food options.
•Admission: Admission tickets are required and are noted as being limited. General admission prices vary by source, with some listings starting as low as $5 while others range from $43 to $60 on secondary marketplaces.
•Ticketing Links: Official and secondary tickets are available via Experience Montgomery, Eventbrite, and Freshtix.
•Pro Tip: This event is known to sell out quickly, so purchasing in advance is highly recommended.
•Seating: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, and umbrellas to set up a viewing spot under the stars.
•Pets: Large community events at Blount Cultural Park are generally not pet-friendly.
•Updates: Live weather and event updates are typically posted on the official balloon show status page during the weekend.
•official balloon show status page
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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