2025 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival Tickets

A prepaid Festival admission ticket for entry into the Balloon Festival on Aug 16. Children 10 & Under are free, but require a ticket for entry accompanied by an adult ticket.

Ticket entitles bearer to park onsite. This does not include admission. A separate ticket is needed per person to enter the festival $10 each. A separate Balloon Ride Ticket must be purchased for $25 each if you want to ride a tethered Balloon. This admission ticket does not include the VIP Tent.

Ticket entitles bearer to onsite event parking and use of the VIP tent for the day. Each ticket includes swag, a delicious sit-down meal, two (2) alcoholic drink tickets, live music at dinner, and a balloon ride at the time of your choice. No children are allowed in the VIP Experiences Tent without a VIP Ticket.

PLEASE READ POLICY: There will be NO REFUNDS on Tethered Balloon Rides. In the RARE OCCASION that the Balloons cannot fly due to weather during the entire duration of the event. That is the ONLY EXCEPTION to our REFUND POLICY. If the balloons are UNABLE TO FLY due to weather, the event host WILL ISSUE REFUNDS for ALL TETHERED BALLOON RIDE TICKETS - only - REFUND WILL NOT BE ISSUED for the General Admission. Participant must be at least 5 years of age. Ticket holder will meet the balloon captain, see the inner workings of the balloon and rise in a tethered ride. There will be many photo opportunities here and opportunities to ask questions of the balloonist. Should high winds or rain or lightening occur the balloons will not be able to fly. If the balloons cannot fly, $25 will be refunded to the bearer of the ticket. You and your family's safety is of utmost importance.

Pre-Order Your 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival Bundle! Get ready for the 7th Annual Festival on August 16, 2025, in Townsend, TN! Pre-order your General Admission Ticket + Event T-Shirt for just $35 and save $10 (day-of: $15 ticket + $30 shirt = $45). Enjoy balloon glows, 70+ vendors, food, wine tastings, and more, all while supporting Townsend’s community. Pre-order now, and bring your proof of purchase to the Merchandise Window to pick up your shirt!

Pre-Order Your 2025 Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival T-Shirt! Celebrate the 7th Annual Balloon Festival in style! Snag your exclusive festival T-shirt for just $25 when you pre-order now (save $5 off the $30 day-of price). Wear your support for Townsend’s community and the August 16, 2025, event, featuring balloon glows, vendors, and Smoky Mountain magic. Pre-order today and be festival-ready!

Sip and stay awhile at the Sip TN Wine Experience, a wine-lover’s paradise set against the stunning backdrop of hot air balloons and Smoky Mountain views. Sample world-class wines, meads, and hard ciders from 12+ Tennessee wineries, meet the makers behind the bottles, and purchase your favorite bottles to take home. Ticket Holders Details: * Enjoy wine, hard cider, and mead samples from the wineries, along with a reusable 6-pack bottle bag (all included with admission) * Exclusive access to purchase wines from all across Tennessee Requirements: *Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID at the time of entry Participating Wineries* Beachaven Vineyards & Winery Cades Cove Cellars Mountain Valley Winery Goodwater Vineyards Highland Manor Winery Apple Barn Winery Tennessee Homemade Wines Beans Creek Winery Savannah Bee Company Smokin' Banjo Wine Company Apple Barn Hard Cider Company Tennessee Cider Company Old Mountain Wine Company Honeytree Meadery Walnut Springs Winery *Wineries are subject to change Purchase Notes: No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges. Enjoy unique local flavors while supporting Tennessee agriculture and small businesses, all in an unforgettable festival atmosphere. Note: Photographers will be present, and attendees may be photographed for promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform staff at the event. The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges.

Perfect for those who want to enjoy the festival atmosphere without sampling alcohol Requirements: No age restriction (21+ not required) No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges.

A prepaid Festival admission tickets for entry into the Balloon Festival on Aug 16.