Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival

Hot Air Balloon Rides are extremely weather contingent. These are tethered rides. If Balloon Rides must be cancelled due to safety, we will issue you passes to ride at a future event of your choosing in 2023/24. There are absolutely no refunds. DISCLAIMER: We do not have hundreds of balloons. We have 1-2 Hot Air Balloons each event for the glow and rides. Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloons. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose). This purchase is for a Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride. THIS IS NOT A PASS. You still must purchase an admission pass to the event.

GA Passes are available and include admission to polo, the Grapetown Tasting Room and the nighttime Hot Air Balloon Glow. You must also pre-purchase parking per vehicle. Please arrive at 6PM (no earlier) to experience the Nighttime Glow and Hot Air Balloon Rides. Hot Air Balloon Rides can be purchased in advance (at a cheaper rate). You will also be able to purchase Hot Air Balloon Rides on site, day of once you arrive. There are absolutely no refunds. DISCLAIMER: We do not have hundreds of balloons. We have 1-2 Hot Air Balloons each event for the glow and rides. Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloons. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

Your VIP Pass includes a full day of unique, bucket list type experiences. Your pass includes the Grape Stomp plus all of the following! One (1) Polo Lesson at 2PM, one (1) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE (After 6PM but Always Weather Contingent), one (1) Pass to the FARM TO TABLE DINNER, one (1) Pass to the POLO MATCH. It also includes (1) WINE TASTING in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room and one (1) SAFARI WINE TOUR to meet Camels, Zebras, Bison and More! DISCLAIMER: This pass DOES include a Wine Tasting in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room, but it DOES NOT include any other beverages or drinks. You will be able to purchase cocktails, beer and wine at the bar throughout the day. Please Do NOT take the 6PM SAFARI WINE TOUR if you are hoping to make the Farm to Table Dinner. Plan accordingly. Also, Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloon rides. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

COUPLE'S PASS: Yes, that means two (2) people! Your VIP Pass includes a full day of unique, bucket list type experiences. Your pass includes the Grape Stomp plus all of the Following! Two (2) POLO LESSONS at 2PM, two (2) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES (After 6PM but Always Weather Contingent). Two (2) Passes to the FARM TO TABLE DINNER. Two (2) Passes to the POLO MATCH. Two (2) WINE TASTINGS in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room and two (2) SAFARI WINE TOURS to meet Camels, Zebras, Bison and More! DISCLAIMER: This pass DOES include a Wine Tasting in the Grapetown Vineyard Tasting Room, but it DOES NOT include any other beverages or drinks. You will be able to purchase cocktails, beer and wine at the bar throughout the day. Please Do NOT take the 6PM SAFARI WINE TOUR if you are hoping to make the Farm to Table Dinner. Plan accordingly. Also, Hot Air Balloons are extremely weather contingent. We cannot guarantee that the weather will cooperate. We will guarantee you that we always do our best to inflate and activate balloon rides. We also guarantee you that we will always put safety first. When the weather does not cooperate, and if balloon rides are not completed we will offer you a complimentary Hot Air Balloon ride at a future event over the next two years (you choose).

Everyone else must pre-purchase parking. Parking is $60 at the gate. It is smart to purchase before day of!

We LOVE Kids! Kids under three years old are always granted FREE admission. Parents of children age 3 - 18 can purchase an affordable "Kids Pass" for only $5. Children will have access to all the same areas as their guardian's ticket. Families are encouraged to bring games, balls, frisbees etc to play in the large grass areas! This pass DOES NOT include a tethered hot air balloon ride. All ages must pay for that pass and it is extra.

Description: This is a camping pass for the weekend. Use for one day or the entire weekend, Thursday to Monday. You can arrive as early as Noon on Thursday and camp each night until Monday at 4PM.

The Farm to Table Dinner is held around 7PM and is served family style. Menu reflects seasonal produce and proteins.