2025 Adirondack Balloon Festival

A celebration of community, art, and the natural beauty of the Adirondacks near Glens Falls.

The Adirondack Balloon Festival in the southern Adirondacks. — The spectacular sights and sounds of the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Glens Falls, NY. Photo courtesy Adirondack Balloon Festival.

The 2025 Adirondack Balloon Festival is set to take place from September 18 to 21 in Glens Falls, New York. This free event is famous for being one of the most iconic and visually stunning festivals in the northeastern United States, attracting thousands of visitors each September.

The Festival features a diverse collection of hot air balloons, including traditional round designs as well as uniquely shaped balloons. Attendees can enjoy the sight of these vibrant balloons as they launch into the sky, showcasing a stunning array of colors and decorations.

Balloons take flight multiple times during the Festival.

Stunning balloons take flight in Queensbury.

Each day, balloons will ascend at least twice: once in the early morning hours and again around 5:30 PM.

The first night of the festival starts in Crandall Park on Glen Street on Thursday, September 18. On Thursday and Saturday evenings, a "Moonglow" event will take place at 7:45 PM, featuring up to 50 balloons.

The Moonglow is a stationary display of select balloons, located at the airport. This event features a musically synchronized balloon show with inflations, but the balloons do not fly during the Moonglow.

Insider tip: Hot air balloon flights are highly dependent on weather conditions. Lighter, more stable winds are ideal for flights, which usually occur early in the morning. Keep an eye on the weather report to determine the best time to attend.

Moonglow at the Adirondack Balloon Festival 2025 — Moonglow. Photo courtesy Official Adirondack Balloon Festival.

2025 schedule of events.

This year’s event kicks off on Thursday afternoon at Crandall Park with live music, food, and kids’ fun activities.

From Friday to Sunday, the action moves to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury. Here is the current schedule of events, all subject to change.

Thursday, September 18 (Crandall Park at 600 Glen Street).

4 to 6 pm | Music by Across the Pond
5 pm | Opening Ceremonies, food vendors and kids’ activities
5:30 to 6:15 pm | Flight of up to 15 balloons
7 to 9 pm | Music by Cryin’ Out Loud
7:45 pm | Balloon Moonglow

Friday, September 19 (Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport at 443 Queensbury Avenue)

3 pm | Gates open to the public. Craft Fair hosted by ZONTA, kids’ activities, and food vendors open for business.

4 pm | Live music
5:00 to 6:15 pm | Flight of up to 70 balloons, including special shapes

Saturday, September 20 (Floyd Bennett Airport)

Photo courtesy Official Adirondack Balloon Festival.

5 am| Gates open to the public. Craft Fair hosted by ZONTA, kids’ activities, including bounce houses, crafts and games. Food vendors open for business.

6:30 am |First Flight of up to 80 balloons, including special shapes
2 to 4 pm | Music by The Newells
5 to 6:15 pm | Music by The Newells
5:30 to 6:15 pm | Flight of up to 15 balloons
7:45 pm | Balloon Moonglow, up to 30 or 40 balloons

Sunday, September 21 (Floyd Bennet Airport)

5 am| Gates open to the public. Craft Fair hosted by ZONTA, kids’ activities, including bounce houses, crafts and games. Food vendors open for business.
6:30 am | Flight of up to 80 balloons, including special shapes
10 am | Gates close

2025 adirondack hot air balloon festival in glens falls. — Pure ADK magic in September.

All activities are weather permitting. Please leave your critters and drones at home. And please, no smoking.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information about the Adirondack Balloon Festival.

Visit the Adirondack Balloon Festival's Facebook page for the most current information on the schedule, weather updates, etc. The Festival’s website provides expanded information on parking, attire, and other valuable tips and insights.