The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival is held in the middle of June each year in the Vermont village of Quechee. Hot air balloon enthusiasts from all over the world are invited to show off their balloons and meet other balloon owners. The festival also includes over 60 artists displaying and selling their wares; live entertainment that includes musicians, magicians and comedians; and a food court with dozens of regional and national food vendors. The Green Mountain Volleyball Tournament also takes place during the festival. There is RV camping available, but reservations must be made in advance.
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
100 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-7900
quecheeballoonfestival.com
The Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival happens at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa set against the background of the Green Mountains in Vermont. It takes place in early July. The highlights of the festival are the four scheduled launches of over 30 hot air balloons into the skies. The festival also includes food vendors, live music entertainment, craft vendors and activities for kids, such as rides and games.
Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa
1746 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
802-253-7355
stoweflake.com
The Lake Champlain Balloon Festival began in 1988 and has been going ever since. It takes place in early June of each year in Burlington, Vermont. The highlight of the festival is an evening balloon lift called the Balloon Glow. During the Balloon Glow, the balloons remain anchored to the ground and are illuminated as they rise. The end result is a sky filled with balloons glowing in different colors. The festival also features amusement rides, food vendors and live entertainment.
Lake Champlain Balloon Festival
Attn: Rick Pollack
P.O. Box 115
Charlotte, VT 05445
802-425-4884
