Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival
About this Event
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! 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!
Collier County — GET READY!
An unforgettable weekend is coming 🎈
📅 December 4th & 5th 2026
📍 Collier County Fair & Expo Center - Naples, FL
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!
What’s waiting for you:
🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
🎶 DJ + live music from multiple artists
⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend
Shop • Eat • Explore
🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love
Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 $35 per person
✔️ Limited availability
📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite
🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns
Make It Your Way
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars
Kids Zone Fun
👨👩👧👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT
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?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.61 to USD 92.44
