About the event
Join us this August for a summertime spectacle, when professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow and spectacular tethered rides. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee Smoky Mountain sunset, in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee! Learn More at GSMBalloonFest.com
Dates
Aug 17, 2024 · 3:00 PM - Aug 17, 2024 · 9:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Tennessee, United States
7930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, Tennessee 37882, United States
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Parking instructions
Parking is offered at a discounted rate of $20 advanced sale online. Parking the day of the festival will be $25. A large portion of the parking sales go to support the Volunteer Fire Department. Presale entrance tickets on line are also discounted to $7 for adults. Children under 12 are free. At the Gate, the day of ticket price will be $10. These tickets are non refundable. The festival will take place rain or shine. This is a major fundraiser for many organizations in our city. We thank you for your support.
The parking we are offering is immediately adjacent to the festival grounds and the shortest walk to the gates for entrance. When you purchase your tickets, you should get an email . Please have that either printed or on your mobile device to show the gate attendant. The parking area is just past the visitor center building going toward the Nationa Park and is on the right. It will be clearly marked.
Health & safety
Please do not come to the festival if you are sick. We are a non profit 501 C3 That provides a significant portion of profits to the Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Townsend for tourism. We have also supported Townsend Elementary School, Hearts and Hands, Little River Railroad and the Heritage Center in the past. We appreciate your continued allegiance to Townsend and this is our main fundraiser. We will not refund ticket purchases or admissions due to illness.
Event highlights
Event Sponsorship opportunity
Vip Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to sit with friends and family under the VIP tent and enjoy all benefits of this pass at a discounted rate. Advertisement for your business included as well as 8 VIP tickets complete with swag!
Tickets
Price: $7.00-200.00
Prepaid onsite parking (Does not include a balloon ride or festival entrance fee)
$20.00
+ Processing fees: $1.58
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
Festival General admission (children 12 & under are free) Balloon ride not included. Entrance day of $10.
$7.00
+ Processing fees: $0.77
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
VIP Tent and dinner
$200.00
+ Processing fees: $12.87
Tethered Balloon Ride Group A 4Pm-5pm
You need to select one of the following ticket first: Festival General admission (children 12 & under are free) Balloon ride not included. Entrance day of $10.
$25.00
+ Processing fees: $1.90
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
Tethered Balloon Ride Group B 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
You need to select one of the following ticket first: Festival General admission (children 12 & under are free) Balloon ride not included. Entrance day of $10.
$25.00
+ Processing fees: $1.90
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
Tethered Balloon Ride Group C 6:00Pm-7:00pm
You need to select one of the following ticket first: Festival General admission (children 12 & under are free) Balloon ride not included. Entrance day of $10.
$25.00
+ Processing fees: $1.90
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable
after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon
receiving this ticket by email.
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Volunteers
Interested in applying:
1 active application
Deadline:
Aug 01, 2024
By completing this electronic registration form, you are volunteering to work a shift or two at the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival! We are anticipating thousands of spectators and we need an an army of friendly, hardworking, helpful folks to assist our visitors as they enjoy the festivities. As a small token or our gratitude, volunteers will receive a complimentary custom T-shirt, free parking, entrance to the festival, a discount on tethered balloon ride (weather permitting), and the appreciation of our entire team!
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Terms & Conditions
The Balloon Festival will be held rain or shine, but be aware that the balloons cannot fly in the rain. There will be no refund on parking or admission, but we will refund balloon ride tickets if we cannot provide a ride safely.
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