Adirondack Balloon Festival - celebrating 52nd Anniversary!

Folks I have great news, the Adirondack Balloon Festival and tentative Pearl Palooza are on different dates this year, therefore we don't have to choose!

The nationally - known event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, is back this September 18-21st for its 52nd anniversary celebration!

The festival is a not-for-profit organization, which is very rare for an event of its size and stature. Funding for the event is raised by volunteers and the event would not be possible without the tremendous community support. For what will now be its 52nd year in 2025, the event remains open to the public, free of charge.

Today the event draws upwards of 100,000 people over 4 days. It has been named one of the Top 100 events in North America and have received accolades from the Weather Channel, Food Network and media coverage including numerous Associated Press articles as well as New York Times, Amtrak and Southwest Airlines.

https://www.adirondackballoonfest.org/
Food vendors, Zonta craft fair, exhibitors, kids activities and more. The schedule of events including music performances will be announced soon. I will update.

Admission to the event is and always has been free. General parking is plentiful and free as well. However this events draws thousands of people so traffic backups will occur.. Please plan accordingly, especially during peak times of 3pm – 8pm. Car pooling is encouraged, since many of us will be arriving from the Capital District.

Let hope for crisp soon-to-be autumn air and sunsets that should make for an unforgettable experience!

Admittedly this will be my second ADK Balloon Festival, excited!
There will be options for hot air balloon rides, but they're probably going to be expensive...probably due to inflation😂 I couldn't resist that one!

Optional
After the balloon festival concludes, we could congregate at Mean Max Brew Works in Glens Falls for a bit of socializing over food, drinks and friendly but competitive games of darts. The owners brew decent beer and also have some other brewers' offerings on tap and mixed drinks. There is no kitchen but you can bring food in from elsewhere and there are plenty of options of takeouts in vicinity.

Hope you can make it and looking forward to seeing you there for a memorable time!