Statesboro Hot Air Balloon Festival

05/14/2022

Tether rides are beginning! Bands are playing! Craft vendors are selling fantastic stuff! Food vendors! Kids are having a blast! Everyone is having a wonderful time!

05/14/2022

Balloon Pilots are beginning setting up! Looks like it’s going to be a great ballooning day!

05/12/2022

FAQ: BALLOON FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Times: Gates open at 3pm. Most folks start to arrive about 5PM. Festival ends after the Balloon Glow & Laser Show around 9:30PM or so depending on whether we still have folks in line for tethered balloon rides. This could be later depending on wind and weather related conditions.

Balloon Set-Up times: Weather is the unknown variable. Balloons do NOT set up in the rain or when the wind gusts are higher than 8- 10 mph.. this usually happens around DUSK, however it could be before. Information will be shared at the Venue VIA the PA system and the LARGE LED screen located at the stage. We will share updates on weather and balloons on our website www.BalloonShows.com.

Balloon Rides:
Balloon rides are $25 per passenger. Tickets for rides can only be purchased during the event. Balloon rides are $25 per passenger. Tickets for rides can only be purchased during the event. Balloon rides require very mild winds (below 5MPH) and no rain to operate safely. You may also see balloons up and NO RIDES will be available because the winds are too high to safely do Balloon Rides. Announcements will be made VIA the PA System and the LARGE LED screen at the stage. If you head over to the Balloon Ride tent you will see a flagpole with Flags for different balloon operations.
BLACK FLAG is for NO BALLOON OPERATIONS
YELLOW FLAG is for BALLOON OPERATIONS ON HOLD
GREEN FLAG is for Balloon are a GO!
When you arrive at the festival we suggest heading over to the Balloon Ride Tent and filling out your passenger waiver. You will then be given a colored wristband... this is so you DO NOT have to WAIT in line. We will also share updates on weather and balloons on our website www.BalloonShows.com.

If the Balloons don't set up:
If the Balloons cannot set up due to rain or high winds we will still have a fantastic Laser Show & Ring of Fire display at about 9PM.
IN ADDITION: If you come out Saturday and the Balloons do not setup, you may use your ticket again Sunday. If you don't attend until Sunday and the balloons do not setup Sunday, your ticket will be good again at next years festival. If you come out Saturday and the balloons don't set up and cannot attend Sunday your ticket is still good next year. We will update our website www.BalloonShows.com with any weather related advisories. The Balloon Team will make announcements and updates VIA the PA system and on the LARGE LED screen by the Stage.

Kids Area - Kids area has rides and activities including a live Magician and Juggler on stage! Rides are extra. they run from $2 to $8 and a $15 all day pass wristband for all bounce house rides. Rides are a VENDOR operation. Check with them for terms and conditions.

Bands and Musicians: We will have a central stage area with a great lineup of musicians and bands. See schedule here:
SATURDAY
Eric Garmany 5-7PM
Up and Running Band 7-8:30PM
SUNDAY
Corey Alan Rose 4-5:00PM
Eric Garmany 5:00-6:00PM
Local Nomads -Band 6:00-7:30PM
Up and running Band 7:30-9:00PM

Bathrooms: Multiple clean sanitary and monitored bathrooms are available in the Fairgrounds. If you have any issues email us at [email protected].

Event times: Gates open at 3PM with activities and things to do until the Balloons Set up. Most folks start arriving around 5-6PM traffic may back up during peak times. Be prepared. You will most likely NOT see any balloons until DUSK (7:30PM or so), however it could be before. We will set up Balloons as soon as it is safe to do so. Show ends after the Balloon Glow & Laser Show which starts at about 9PM and runs for about 30 minutes.

Set up Chairs: You may set up your own chairs on the grass. There is lots of room and no matter where you are.. you should have a great view of the balloons! NO TENTS are allowed. Umbrellas are ok as long as they don't block the view of anyone around you.

No outside food or beverages allowed.

Thank you! See you soon!

05/07/2022

A Balloon Festival ticket is the perfect Mothers Day gift! Only $20 PreEvent Sale! https://www.freshtix.com/events/statesboroballoonfest

05/07/2022

The Statesboro Balloon Festival coming May 14th-15th 2022 to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds! Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/statesboroballoonfest

Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock walls and much more!

DJ & Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.
Lots & Lots of Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale! Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot!

FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
Parking is FREE and onsite. VIP Parking and Handicapped Parking available.
No Coolers 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 ticket page.

05/04/2022

Pre Event Tickets are selling fast! Get them before they sell out. Tickets at the gate are higher. $30 adults $15 kids at the gate.

Get them now for $20 adults $8 kids!! Come on out and see these fantastic balloons!

Tickets:

https://www.freshtix.com/events/statesboroballoonfest

Statesboro Hot Air Balloon Festival

12/15/2021

The Statesboro Balloon Festival coming May 14th-15th 2022 to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds! Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/statesboroballoonfest

Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock walls and much more!

DJ & Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.
Lots & Lots of Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale! Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot!

FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
Parking is $5 and onsite. Watch for Parking signs. VIP Parking and Handicapped Parking available.
No Coolers 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 ticket page.