Balloon Festivals

Here is a round-up of spectacular hot air balloon festivals that occur annually every summer and fall. Click on the festival's Information Site for dates and information about the balloon Festival.

Hot Air Balloons in Albuquerque NM
The Dawn Patrol shows, America's Challenge Gas Balloon Race and the Balloon Glow events are just some of the reasons the wolrd's largest Balloon Festival, the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the most popular balloon festival in the wolrd. The 2009 festival is Oct. 3-11. Many of the hotels in this New Mexico city book up a year in advance but there's usually lodging available close to the date in surrounding towns.

Where Are the Balloon Festivals? - Colorful balloon festivals are held around in many locations. Here are some of them:

Featured Festival: Pocono Balloon Festival 2009 - Friday - October 18, 4PM - 10PM, Saturday & Sunday, October 1 9& 20, 7AM - 6PM Both Days Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA. 23rd Annual Autumn Balloon Festival A fun filled weekend in the Poconos kicks with an Annual Balloon Glow Event. Craft vendors and scrumptious food will wet your appetite as you enjoy live entertainment. Youngsters thrill to the rides or pet animals at the petting zoo. In the Poconos you'll find, festivals, restaurants, nightlife, canoeing and rafting and golf courses.