Gwinnett Balloon Glow & Laser Show Tickets - Gwinnett County Fairgrounds - Lawrenceville, GA - Friday, October 3, 2025

Hot Air Balloon Festival

Gwinnett Balloon Glow & Laser Show

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show

Date and time

Fri, October 3, 2025 - Sat, October 4, 2025

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm

Location

Map

Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Single Day Tickets

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
PROMO! ADULT General Admission - FRIDAY ONLY	$25.78 ($20.00 + $5.78 fee)	PROMO! ADULT General Admission - FRIDAY ONLY Ticket valid for one-time use on Friday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket. Price: $25.78 ($20.00 + $5.78 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on Friday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket.
CHILD General Admssion - FRIDAY ONLY	$14.15 ($10.00 + $4.15 fee)	CHILD General Admssion - FRIDAY ONLY Ticket valid for one-time use on Friday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket. Price: $14.15 ($10.00 + $4.15 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on Friday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket.
PROMO! ADULT General Admission - SATURDAY ONLY	$25.78 ($20.00 + $5.78 fee)	PROMO! ADULT General Admission - SATURDAY ONLY Ticket valid for one-time use on Saturday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket. Price: $25.78 ($20.00 + $5.78 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on Saturday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket.
CHILD General Admission - SATURDAY ONLY	$14.15 ($10.00 + $4.15 fee)	CHILD General Admission - SATURDAY ONLY Ticket valid for one-time use on Saturday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket. Price: $14.15 ($10.00 + $4.15 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on Saturday Only. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Festival. Kids 5 and under are FREE! Adults 18+. Not a balloon ride ticket.

VIP Admission Tickets

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
VIP ADULT Admission- FRIDAY ONLY	$53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)	VIP ADULT Admission- FRIDAY ONLY Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited liquid refreshments (NON alcoholic), Designated VIP bathrooms. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Glow/Festival. THIS IS NOT a balloon ride ticket. Price: $53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited liquid refreshments (NON alcoholic), Designated VIP bathrooms. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Glow/Festival. THIS IS NOT a balloon ride ticket.
VIP ADULT Admission- SATURDAY ONLY	$53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)	VIP ADULT Admission- SATURDAY ONLY Good for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited liquid refreshments (NON alcoholic), Designated VIP bathrooms. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Glow/Festival. THIS IS NOT a balloon ride ticket. Price: $53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)
Good for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited liquid refreshments (NON alcoholic), Designated VIP bathrooms. NO REFUNDS. Fair weather Guarantee: If after entry the Balloons do not set up, this ticket is good for the next day or for any affiliated Hot Air Balloon Glow/Festival. THIS IS NOT a balloon ride ticket.

Balloon Rides - Tethered

Ticket Type	Price		Quantity
Fast Ride Pass / NO WAITING /CUT THE LINES!- INCLUDES (1) BALLOON RIDE	$86.14 ($75.00 + $11.14 fee)		Fast Ride Pass / NO WAITING /CUT THE LINES!- INCLUDES (1) BALLOON RIDE THIS FAST RIDE PASS GIVES ONE PERSON THE RIGHT TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT OF THE BALLOON RIDE. THIS IS NOT ADMISSION. THIS INLCUDES A TETHERED BALLOON RIDE FOR ONE PERSON. IF THE BALLOONS DO NOT SET UP THIS TICKET IS REFUNDABLE OR IT CAN BE USED THE NEXT DAY OR ANY OTHER AFFILIATED EVENT. ALL AGES SAME PRICE. *REGULAR BALLOON RIDES MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT* Price: $86.14 ($75.00 + $11.14 fee)
THIS FAST RIDE PASS GIVES ONE PERSON THE RIGHT TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT OF THE BALLOON RIDE. THIS IS NOT ADMISSION. THIS INLCUDES A TETHERED BALLOON RIDE FOR ONE PERSON. IF THE BALLOONS DO NOT SET UP THIS TICKET IS REFUNDABLE OR IT CAN BE USED THE NEXT DAY OR ANY OTHER AFFILIATED EVENT. ALL AGES SAME PRICE. *REGULAR BALLOON RIDES MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT*

Parking

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
General Parking - Any Day- FREE	Free	General Parking - Any Day- FREE Price: Free
VIP Parking - Friday	$53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)	VIP Parking - Friday Located right by the entrance gate. Price: $53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)
Located right by the entrance gate.
VIP Parking - Saturday	$53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)	VIP Parking - Saturday Located right by the entrance gate. Price: $53.31 ($45.00 + $8.31 fee)
Located right by the entrance gate.

Event Description

Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, Monster Show Kites, Lasers and much more! Check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

Live Music for your entertainment from a fantastic DJ!

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!

Monster Show Kites performing in advance of the Hot Air Balloons!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $35 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 i!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides and much more!

FAQ:

Parking is Free and onsite. Watch for Parking signs. VIP Parking and Handicapped Parking available.
No Coolers, or outside good and drink allowed.(Unless for medical purposes)
Balloon inflation will take place as soon a winds are low enough to be safe. Listen for announcements during the event. Also see www.BalloonShows.com for balloon updates.
Rain will not hinder the festival part of the event and the laser show. It will hinder balloon inflation as balloon fabric obsorbs the rain. If rain stops the balloons from setting up your tickets are good for another day or show.
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 TENTS.
No alcohol or outside food or drink is permtted.
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
Admission Tickets are $20 adults, $10 Kids. 5 and under free. Gate prices are higher.
Not a Balloon Ascension event. Balloons stay onsite.
Balloon Rides are an additional $35 per person and NOT included in admission ticket.

Event Organizer

Contact Organizer

HABM/Laser Event Management

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