The Aiken Balloon Festival coming April 30th – May 1st 2022 to the Western Carolina Fairgrounds!

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 a tethered Hot Air Balloon!

Gates open at 3pm each day!

We will have a Kids Zone, with games and rides including trains, bounce house’s, rock walls, zip line!

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 at 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 after 8pm 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 viewing spot!

FAQ:

• 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.
• Pets are not recommended. The “Burner” noise from the hot air balloons can get loud and is disturbing to dogs.  Service dogs are fine.
• Blankets, Chairs, and personal umbrellas are permitted.  No alcohol is permitted.
• Kids Zone requires tickets ranging from $1 to $10.  See vendors for details. We DO NOT Handle kids zone rides.
• Proceeds to benefit the Special Olympics
• Tickets are $20 adults, $8 Kids.  2 and under free.
• Balloon Rides are an additional fee of $25 per person
• Rides are additional fees varying from $2 to $10 per person

Questions?

Email: greenlight@freshtix.com

Phone: 678-701-6114

Text message: 678-737-4093