August 14th & 15th 2026! Rosecroft Raceway ! Get the whole family out! See & Ride incredible Hot Air Balloons! Check that bucket list!
Welcome to the DC 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!
DC/DMV — GET READY! ✨🎈
An unforgettable weekend is coming to the Rosecroft Raceway 👀
📍 Dover Motor Speedway
6336 Rosecroft Dr. Fort washington, MD 20744
📅 August 14th & 15th, 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 & entertainment 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!
Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Paid parking
Refund Policy
Location
Rosecroft Raceway
6336 Rosecroft Drive
Fort Washington, MD 20744
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Gates Open - Both Days
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Hot Air Balloons Inflate - Both Days
Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.
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Balloon Rides Begin - Both Days
Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.