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Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

• Friday, August 7 through Saturday, August 8
• Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, DE
• 706-238-2277

DOVER — GET READY!

August 7th & 8th 2026

The Woodland at Dover Motor Speedway

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!

- Music Entertainment All Night! DJ playing your favorite 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 with:

• Music-synced visuals


• Coordinated balloon burns


• Crowd-led countdowns


• 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! https://forms.gle/56kpArTwAuCiDoCo9

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

General Parking is $10 but limited! 

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. www.Balloonshows.com

Festivals & Special Events Kids & Family Friendly Central Delaware

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