Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon & Music Festival

Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon & Music Festival

This will be a fun weekend at Castel Grisch Winery in Watkins Glen, NY! Live Music, Local Beverages, Local Vendors & Balloons! 12&under FREE

By Irene Radigan & Richard Burgess

Date and time

September 27 · 6am - September 29 · 8pm EDT

Location

Castel Grisch Winery

3380 County Road 28 Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Friday, September 27, 2024 Initial Morning Balloon Launch


While this launch is for FLXBalloonFest24 Sponsors, only... You can find a place to snag some pictures off site as balloons enter the sky and tease your tastebuds for the weekend ahead! Friday, Septe...

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday, September 27, 2024 Festival to Begin


Browse local vendors, grab a fresh bite to eat, indulge in delicious beverages, listen to live music, snag a tethered balloon ride, browse The Castel Grisch Winery Chinese Lantern Festival, and round...

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Saturday, September 28, 2024 Initial Morning Balloon Launch


Purchase Hot Air Balloon Ride tickets on the "Finger Lakes" tab on the https://www.aboveallballoonrides.com webpage. Morning ride check-in will be at 6am, Weather Permitting. Come to Castel Grisch Wi...

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, Sept 28th Balloons, Live Music, Vendors, Car Show, & More


Taste local wines, brews & beverages, eat delicious food from our many food vendors, and enjoy our lineup of live music entertainment! Follow our schedule of musical acts, which will be posted on our...

6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Sunday, September 29, 2024 Morning Hot Air Balloon Launch


Purchase Hot Air Balloon Ride tickets on the "Finger Lakes" tab on the https://www.aboveallballoonrides.com webpage. Morning ride check-in is at 6am, Weather Permitting. Come to Castel Grisch Winery ...

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024 Festivities Continue with Local Music


Live, Local Music continues! Visit with vendors, and taste wine and other local spirits of the Finger Lakes. Food vendors will fill the air with the aromas of their delicious creations! While the fes...

About this event

  • 2 days 14 hours
  • Paid parking

Experience a world of wonder at the Inaugural Finger Lakes Hot Air Balloon Festival! The Castel Grisch Winery in Watkins Glen, New York sets the scene for this magical event! Revel in live music, with a lineup that will leave The Twin Tiers buzzing for months to come! Our Balloon Glow Show with dazzling fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights will be a spectacle like nothing that the Finger Lakes Region has ever seen before! Enchanting Hot Air Balloon Rides will fill the skies over the Finger Lakes at dawn and dusk. Not one for soaring? No worries! Tethered balloon rides will be available on site in the afternoons between launches, just for you! Bring your family, make memories in the sky, and check off that bucket list item. Explore many local craft and merchant vendors, food vendors, the highly esteemed Castel Grisch Chinese Lantern Show, a unique car show, local breweries, wineries, distilleries, and of course; kid areas! Children under the age of 12 years old enjoy free admission! A delightful weekend in the Finger Lakes awaits!

It's time to finally check something off of your bucket list!

Visit https://www.aboveallballoonrides.com to Book Your Full Hot Air Balloon Rides Now! Select the Finger Lakes Balloon Ride Item.

Tether Rides will be available to purchase in person at the event.


Frequently asked questions

How do I purchase Hot Air Balloon Rides?

Right here on the Eventbrite Page!

Is this event kid friendly?

Yes, and 12 years and under enjoy free admission!

Will there be food available?

Yes, we will have a variety of food vendors on site.

Will there be local breweries?

Yes.

Will there be local wineries on site?

Yes.

Will I need to pay for parking?

Yes, parking will be $10 per car.

Is there an admission fee?

Yes, you can purchase a 3 day pass for General Admission for $94.99 per person.

Are individual day passes available?

Yes, for $49.99 per person.

Are Animals permitted on site?

No

Where can I purchase my VIP concert tickets?

A link will be posted to our website and social media pages as soon as that information becomes available to us.

Does my 1 day or 3 day pass include admission to the concert?

Yes, all passes will allow you to view the concert. Stage front VIP tickets will be available for purchase separately.

Will I be served alcohol without my ID?

No Way! Don't even try it! No Valid ID, NO Booze!

Will this event have security?

Yes, so we advise you not to try anything stupid.

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