EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – GENERAL ADMINSSION
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What is General Admission?
General admission to the Lancaster Balloon Festival grounds includes:
- Experience to walk among the balloons as they prepare the mass ascension (many hot air balloons taking off at the same time).
- Entry into food tent featuring Bird-in-Hand Restaurant, local Amish goods, and a host of local food trucks
- Up-front view of the balloon glows (Fri-Sat) and fireworks (Sat)
- Audience to the main stage featuring magic shows, live music, reptile shows, family entertainment, and more!
The following activities are NOT included in general admission and are available for purchase at the event.
- Bounce Houses
- Corn Maze
- Tethered Balloon Ride
- Amish Buggy Rides
Festival Admission Ticket Refund Policy
General admissions pass purchases are non-refundable and all sales are final. If any festival days are canceled due to weather, unused tickets will be honored for the following year.
General Admission Passes
Select one of the festival days below
3pm-10pm
or Family Pass
6am-10pm
or Family Pass
6am-10pm
or Family Pass
Festival Admission Ticket Refund Policy
General admissions pass purchases are non-refundable and all sales are final.
If any festival days are canceled due to weather, unused tickets will be honored for the following year.
Buy a Weekend Pass or Book a Flight
Select from the options below
or Family Pass
Plan Ahead for a Successful Trip to the Festival
Rule #1 — Arrive Early. As we get closer to our morning and evening ascensions (but especially the evening), traffic will greatly increase and road congestion around the festival is common. Remember — To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, and to be late is… disappointing.
Rule #2 — Pack only what you need. Keep your valuables at home – The festival organizers are not responsible for personal items.
Rule #3 — Dress for success by wearing light-colored clothing, baseball caps/wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
Rule #4 — Obey the no-no list:
- No Drones
- No Outside food/beverages
- No Pets (except service animals)
- No Lawn chairs/blankets on the field*
*Lawn chairs and blankets are tripping hazards for balloon crew and attendees, therefore they cannot be used on the field. Lawn chairs and blanks may be used in the Stage area. Please contact us with further questions.
Enjoy The Festival!
2021 Schedule of Events
Friday Night: Sept. 17, 2021
- 3:00 PM — Gate Opens for Tethered Balloon Rides, Sponsors, Food, Vendors and Corn Maze
- 4:00 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 4:30 PM — Main Stage – Reptile Show by Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary
- 5:30 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 6:00 PM — 35+ Balloon Mass Ascension
- 6:30 PM — Main Stage Headliner – Bobby Law Music & The Rundowns
- 8:30 PM — Balloon Glow and Music Show
Saturday: Sept. 18, 2021
- 6:00 AM — 35+ Mass Balloon Ascencion and Balloon Competition
- 12:00 PM — Gate Opens for Tethered Balloon Rides, Sponsors, Food, Vendors and Corn Maze
- 12:30 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 1:00 PM — Main Stage – Bobby Law Music
- 2:30 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 4:00 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 6:00 PM — 35+ Balloon Mass Ascension
- 5:00 PM — Main Stage – Tyler Short
- 6:30 PM — Main Stage Headliner – Garret Shultz
- 8:30 PM — Balloon Glow and Music Show
- 9:00 PM — Fireworks sponsored by T-Mobile
Sunday: Sept. 19, 2021
- 6:00 AM — 35+ Mass Balloon Ascencion and Balloon Competition
- 12:00 PM — Gate Opens for Tethered Balloon Rides, Sponsors, Food, Vendors and Corn Maze
- 12:30 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 1:00 PM — Main Stage – Silly Joe Sings Kids Show
- 2:30 PM — Main Stage – Niels Duinker: World-class juggling & high-energy comedy
- 3:00 PM — Main Stage – Trey Alexander Band
- 6:00 PM — 35+ Balloon Mass Ascension