Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
About this Event
Welcome to the Dover Balloon Festival! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at . Watch the sky light up with colorful hot air balloons! Bring your family and friends for a magical evening filled with excitement and wonder. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of hot air balloons up close. See you there!
DOVER, DELAWARE — GET READY! ✨🎈
An unforgettable weekend is coming to Dover Motor Speedway 👀
📍 Dover Motor Speedway
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE
📅 August 7th & 8th, 2026
🕔 Gates open at 5PM
Get ready for a sky-filling, family-fun, bucket-list experience!
🎈 Huge Hot Air Balloons lighting up the venue
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon ($35)
🎶 DJ all night
🛍️ Vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
👨👩👧👦 Kids Zone fun for all ages
🔥 THE GRAND FINALE (~9PM NIGHTLY)
As the sun goes down… the sky comes alive
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced balloon burns
🌈 Giant glowing balloons lighting up the night
🚀 Lasers filling the sky with color
⏱️ Crowd countdowns that make YOU part of the show
🧺 Bring your chairs, blankets & your crew—make it your perfect night under the stars
🎈 Balloon rides: $35 (lWeather dependent & Sold during the event only))
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT
👉 BUY TICKETS NOW before they’re gone!
Gates open at 5PM! Clear your calendar and bring the whole family out for one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list-worthy festivals of the year! Bucket List Alert! Take a REAL tethered hot air balloon ride and rise above the crowd!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Gates Open - Both Days
🕑: 06:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Hot Air Balloons Inflate - Both Days
Info: Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Balloon Rides Begin - Both Days
Info: Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.
🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show - Both Days
🕑: 11:00 PM
Festival Ends - Both Days
Where is it happening?
USD 7.18 to USD 81.88
