Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival Tickets - Dover Motor Speedway - Dover, DE - Friday, July 10, 2026

Portion of proceeds to benefit local Special Needs organizations.

Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

Incredible Hot Air Balloons! Check that "Bucket List" and get a ride!

Date and time

Fri, July 10, 2026 - Sat, July 11, 2026

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gate opening: 5:00 pm

Location

Map

Dover Motor Speedway
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Dover, DE 19901

Single Day Tickets

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
ADULT General Admission - FRIDAY ONLY	$22.74 ($20.00 + $2.74 fee)	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: $22.74 ($20.00 + $2.74 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	$12.12 ($10.00 + $2.12 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: $12.12 ($10.00 + $2.12 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.
ADULT General Admission - SATURDAY ONLY	$22.74 ($20.00 + $2.74 fee)	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: $22.74 ($20.00 + $2.74 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	$12.12 ($10.00 + $2.12 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: $12.12 ($10.00 + $2.12 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

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
VIP ADULT ADMISSION- FRIDAY	$49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)	VIP ADULT ADMISSION- FRIDAY Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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: $49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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 CHILD ADMISSION- 17 and under - Friday	$33.37 ($30.00 + $3.37 fee)	VIP CHILD ADMISSION- 17 and under - Friday Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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: $33.37 ($30.00 + $3.37 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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	$49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)	VIP ADULT ADMISSION - Saturday Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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: $49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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 CHILD ADMISSION - 17 and Under - Saturday	$33.37 ($30.00 + $3.37 fee)	VIP CHILD ADMISSION - 17 and Under - Saturday Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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: $33.37 ($30.00 + $3.37 fee)
Ticket valid for one-time use on designated day only. Includes FREE unlimited snack refreshments. Designated VIP portable 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.

Military / First Responder Discount Adult

Ticket Type	Price		Quantity
Military- Adult Either Day	$14.24 ($12.00 + $2.24 fee)		Military- Adult Either Day General Admission. Good for either Friday or Saturday. Must have Military ID at check in Price: $14.24 ($12.00 + $2.24 fee)
General Admission. Good for either Friday or Saturday. Must have Military ID at check in

FAST PASS TO THE BALLOON RIDES

Ticket Type	Price		Quantity
Fast Ride Pass / NO WAITING /FRONT OF THE BALLOON LINE/ INCLUDES BALLOON RIDE	$81.19 ($75.00 + $6.19 fee)		Fast Ride Pass / NO WAITING /FRONT OF THE BALLOON LINE/ INCLUDES BALLOON RIDE ONE PER PERSON. THIS FAST RIDE PASS GIVES THE EACH HOLDER THE RIGHT TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE ON BALLOON RIDES! THIS IS NOT ADMISSION TICKET. IT IS SIMPLY A FAST PASS TO AVOID THE LINES. INCLUDES A BALLOON RIDE FOR 1(ONE) PERSON. IF THE BALLOONS DO NOT SET UP THIS TICKET IS REFUNDABLE OR IT CAN BE USED THE NEXT DAY OR NEXT YEAR. Price: $81.19 ($75.00 + $6.19 fee)
ONE PER PERSON. THIS FAST RIDE PASS GIVES THE EACH HOLDER THE RIGHT TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE ON BALLOON RIDES! THIS IS NOT ADMISSION TICKET. IT IS SIMPLY A FAST PASS TO AVOID THE LINES. INCLUDES A BALLOON RIDE FOR 1(ONE) PERSON. IF THE BALLOONS DO NOT SET UP THIS TICKET IS REFUNDABLE OR IT CAN BE USED THE NEXT DAY OR NEXT YEAR.

Parking

Ticket Type	Price	Quantity
VIP Parking - Friday	$49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)	VIP Parking - Friday Located right by the entrance gate. Price: $49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)
Located right by the entrance gate.
VIP Parking- Saturday	$49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)	VIP Parking- Saturday Price: $49.31 ($45.00 + $4.31 fee)
General Parking Any Day $5	$6.80 ($5.00 + $1.80 fee)	General Parking Any Day $5 Price: $6.80 ($5.00 + $1.80 fee)

Event Description

Burlington NJ — GET READY!

An unforgettable weekend is coming 🎈

📅 June 19th & 20th 2026

📍 Burlington County Fairgrounds

🕔 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

Volunteers Needed!
Want to work hands-on with the balloon pilots during setup? Join the team! https://forms.gle/56kpArTwAuCiDoCo9

FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
General Parking is free but limited!
No Coolers or outside food/ Drink is allowed.

Balloon inflation will take place as soon a winds are low enough to be safe. Listen for announcements during the event. See additional FAQ's on webpage. www.Balloonshows.com

Event Organizer

Contact Organizer

HABM/Laser Event Management

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