Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival
Sept 20 & Sept 21, 2025
1:00 - 8:30 pm
Warren Community College, 475 Route 57, Washington NJ 07823
Hurricane Date Sept 27 & 28, 2025
1:00 - 8:30 pm
As Fall approaches, mark your calendar for this colorful and spectacular hot air balloon festival, in beautiful Warren County, New Jersey. (NO PETS, NO ALCOHOL or COOLERS)
Online Tickets thru September 18, 2025
$10 Adult | $4 Ages 5-12 (4 and under free)
$5 Parking
Family Pack $40 - up to 5 people per car, parking included
Consider purchasing Ticket Protection if buying in advance.
Gate and Online after September 18, 2025
$12 Adult | $5 Ages 5-12 (4 and under free) | $6 Parking
UPDATED SHUTTLE PARKING INFO:
Save on Parking. Take the Shuttle Bus
Located at Tractor Supply/LittleShepherds on Rt. 57, just a few minutes down the road.
Saturday - Please Park in the lower part of Tractor Supply
parking lot or Little Shepherds to the right.
Sunday - Parking at Little Shepherds after 2pm - Visit the Warren Hills FFA Alumni Car Show at Tractor Supply before heading over to the Balloon Festival.
Games & Game Tickets (Some Game are Free)
($) Soccer Darts • Autocades Games Trailer • Gel Blasters • Obstacle Course • Bounce House
(Free) Mini Golf, Escape Room, Rocket Ready, Crafts at Fascination Place
Purchase tickets at the Balloon Ride/Info booth. The cost is $5 per ticket or a 6 pack for $25 and a 10 pack for $35. The more you buy the more you save.
Our Story
Many non profits lost their ability for fundraising since Covid appeared. After hearing about how their efforts were effected and their funds running low, we decided to create an event where groups could fundraise.
We invite your groups to provide an activity for our visitors to help you fundraise. Examples are quoits or corn hole tournament, dunk tank, bounce house etc. Space for non-profits that want to run a fundraising activity is free and plentiful. We are looking for YOUR non-profit to set up your fundraising project at this event.
If your non-profit simply wants to set up and gain exposure, there is a small vendor fee. A balloon festival is a great way to meet people that are interested in learning more about your organization.
America One - US Flag Balloon Glow
Special Shape America One will be the center of a special glow. In addition Fred G Monster will be celebrating Halloween a little early, with some trick or treating. Pilots will be handing out candy & DJ GOLDN with a dance party, handing out some Glow Bands for the best performances.
Hot Rods & Hot Air Balloon Car & Truck Show
Now on Saturday, Sept 20. Drive your classic, custom, hot rod, truck or other favorite ride and join in the Car & Truck Show. Pre-register ($15) or just show up $20 per car. Click here for Flyer/Reg Form
Event Highlights
Mass Balloon Launch
Hot air balloons set up and launch around 5:15 pm each evening. Full flight balloon rides available. Click here for rates & reservation information.
Tethered Balloon Rides
Take a short up and down in a hot air balloon. One of our most popular activities. Read more here...
NEWLY ADDED - Take a Mini Flight Lesson - Book Here
Food Trucks, Crafters & Vendors
Enjoy a variety of food trucks, arts & crafts vendors and other activities. Download application for craft vendors, businesses, non-profits here.
Check out our Vendors to date here.
Games! Games! Games!
There will be plenty of games to pick from for all ages. Arcade games, mini golf, gel blaster, escape room, and more. Purchase tickets, if required, at the Balloon Ride tent.
Fascination Place Kids' Activity Tent
Stop by the Fascination Place for some crafting, coloring, hands on fun and games. All free!
Rocket Ready!
A free and fun activity. Meet Henry Skirbst, former science teacher, history buff and a little bit of a comedian. Henry loves to build rockets and share his passion for rocketry and science! Your kids will have a blast!
Musical Entertainment
Watch TimeWhys on Sunday, and other musical entertainers each day. Check out the schedule here.
Other Types of Balloons
Okay, okay... we know you aren't coming to see this type of Balloon, but Balloons the Clown can be very entertaining... and if you are well behaved he may make you a balloon animal! Check out schedule here.
Thanks to our September Balloon Festival Sponsors.
