Fun & Festive Overnight Trip to Rhinebeck, NY
The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival is in its 27th year of hosting
balloonists and vendors from all over the country.
The festival's history has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition and has grown
into a full weekend of activities, drawing tens thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Some of the festival favorites are the evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination
Moon Glow, tether rides, and rides in the hot-air balloons throughout the weekend!
In addition to 100 balloon launches scheduled annually, there are helicopter rides, hayrides,
games, live music, adult and children's activities and more.
The Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival is in its 27th year of hosting
balloonists and vendors from all over the country.
The festival's history has evolved into a Hudson Valley tradition and has grown
into a full weekend of activities, drawing tens thousands of visitors from all over the world.
Some of the festival favorites are the evening Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination
Moon Glow, tether rides, and rides in the hot-air balloons throughout the weekend!
In addition to 100 balloon launches scheduled annually, there are helicopter rides, hayrides,
games, live music, adult and children's activities and more.
DAY 1
Morning
Drive to Hudson Valley
Lunch
Red Bistro, Rhinebeck, NY
Evening (4pm to 9:30)
Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Admission Fee Required
Food & Vendors Open
Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides ($20.00 per person. Cash only)
Live Music & Entertainment
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
* Helicopter Rides
6:00 p.m.
** Hot-Air Balloon Launch (Limited rides available)
8:30 p.m.
Majestic Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow
Stay Overnight
DAY 2
Morning
5:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Gates Open - No Admission Fee
Breakfast Food & Limited Vendors
** Tethered Hot-Air Balloon Rides ($20.00 per person. Cash only)
6:00 a.m.
** Hot-Air Balloon Launch (Limited rides available)
Lunch
Bread Alone - Rhinebeck, NY
After Lunch
Drive back to Long Island