Have you ever been to a hot air balloon festival? Hot Air Balloon Festivals are family-friendly events that often have something everyone will enjoy. Watch as a kaleidoscope of colors takes over the sky at these Indiana Hot Air Balloon festivals.
Related Page: Upcoming Fairs & Festivals near Indianapolis (2025)
2025 Indiana Hot Air Balloon Festivals:
1. First Bloom & Glow
- Dates: June 5, 2025
- Location: Richmond Rose Garden; Richmond, IN
- Price: $40 for dinner; balloon glow is free and open to the public
First Bloom & Glow is an annual event celebrating the season’s first rose blooms, with a $40 ticketed dinner from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Richmond Rose Garden. The hot air balloon glow begins around 9:00 PM and is free and open to the public.
2. Allen County Hot Air Balloon Fly Out and Glow
- Dates: June 19, 2025
- Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, North Grounds; Fort Wayne, IN
- Price: This is a free event, but after 2 pm, gate admission to the Allen County Fair is $10 per person, with kids five and under free.
The Allen County Hot Air Balloon Fly Out and Glow will be held at the Allen County Fairgrounds, North Grounds. The fly out is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., followed by the balloon glow at 9:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket to relax and enjoy the evening.
3. Hendricks County Rib-Fest & Balloon Glow
- Dates: June 28, 2025
- Location: Hendricks County Fairgrounds; Danville, IN
- Price: Free
Come for the ribs and stay for the Balloons during the Hendricks County Rib-Fest & Balloon Glow. This annual tradition features live entertainment, kids’ games, lots of food, fireworks, and hot air balloons!
4. Angola Balloons Aloft
- Dates: July 11-13, 2025
- Location: Angola High School; Angola, Indiana
- Price: Free
Angola Balloons Aloft 2025 will take place July 11–13 at Angola High School. Hot air balloon flights are planned for Friday evening, July 11; Saturday morning, July 12; and Sunday morning, July 13. Balloon illuminations will take place Friday and Saturday evenings. The event also includes a kids fun zone and helicopter rides.
5. Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival
- Dates: September 5-7, 2025
- Location: Conner Prairie; Fishers, IN
- Price: Ticket info coming soon
Celebrate innovation and feel filled with wonder at the 2025 Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival at Conner Prairie. Enjoy a day of special programming followed by a nighttime glow. evening activities will also feature a live concert, bounce houses, and activities for the whole family.
6. Downtown Muncie’s Fire Up DWNTWN
- Dates: August 2, 2025
- Location: Downtown Muncie
- Price: Free
Fire Up DWNTWN is a family-friendly event featuring hot air balloons, live music, food vendors, games, and contests. Highlights include tethered balloon rides, a rib-eating contest, an iron pour demonstration, and a fireworks show to end the night.
7. Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest
- Dates: September 26-27, 2025
- Location: Lawrence County Fairgrounds, Bedford, IN
- Price: TBD
The 2025 Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest will take place on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds in Bedford, Indiana. This two-day event features hot air balloons, including some in special shapes, along with helicopter rides, live entertainment, and pyrotechnic skydivers.
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