Festival Schedule
| Time | Events | Place | |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday August 4th, 2023 |
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| 6:00 AM | Flight Briefing | Pilot's Tent | |
| 7:03 AM | Sunrise | ||
| 7:10 AM | Balloon Launch | Media Flight (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:00 PM | Gates Open | Main Gate | |
| 4:00 PM | Vendors | Vendor Area | |
| 4:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tents Opens | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Tethered Rides | Tethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Live Band | Band #1 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Live Band | Band #2 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 5:45 PM | Flight Briefing | Pilot's Tent | |
| 6:00 PM | Balloon Launch | Evening Flight #1 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 8:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tent Closes | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 8:30 PM | Vendors Close | Vendor Area | |
| 8:48 PM | Sunset | ||
| 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Balloon Glow #1 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area | |
| 10:00 PM | Festival Grounds Close | ||
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 |
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| 6:00 AM | Flight Briefing | Pilot's Tent | |
| 6:00 AM | Free Admission for Morning Flight | Main Gate | |
| 7:04 AM | Sunrise | ||
| 7:10 AM | Balloon Launch | Morning Flight #1 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:00 PM | Gates Open | Main Gate | |
| 4:00 PM | Vendors and Kids Areas Open | Vendor Area | |
| 4:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tents Opens | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Tethered Rides | Tethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Live Band | Band #1 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 5:45 PM | Flight Briefing | Pilot's Tent | |
| 6:00 PM | Balloon Launch | Evening Flight #2 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Live Band | Band #2 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 8:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tent Closes | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 8:30 PM | Vendors Close | Vendor Area | |
| 8:47 PM | Sunset | ||
| 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Balloon Glow #2 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area | |
| 10:00 PM | Festival Grounds Close | ||
Sunday, August 6th, 2023 |
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| 6:00 AM | Morning Flight Briefing | Pilot's Tent | |
| 6:00 AM | Free Admission for Morning Flight | Main Gate | |
| 7:05 AM | Sunrise | ||
| 7:10 AM | Balloon Launch | Morning Flight #2 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:00 PM | Gates Open | Main Gate | |
| 4:00 PM | Vendors and Kids Areas Open | Vendor Area | |
| 4:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tents Opens | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Tethered Rides | Tethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Live Band | Band #1 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM | Live Band | Band #2 To be announced | Main Stage |
| 6:00 PM | Balloon Launch | Evening Flight #3 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 8:00 PM | Beer and Wine Tent Closes | 3C Beer and Wine Tent | |
| 8:30 PM | Vendors Close | Vendor Area | |
| 8:46 PM | Sunset | ||
| 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Balloon Glow | Balloon Glow #3 (Weather Permitting) | Balloon Launch Area |
| 10:00 PM | Festival Ends | ||
Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival is August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2023!
All ballooning activities including static display, tethered rides and balloon flights are weather-dependent. The decision to inflate hot air balloons is made just prior to the scheduled ballooning activity. Please note that due to the popularity of our festival, our admissions booths will close when we reach maximum capacity. This is a decision out of our control and made by local law enforcement. Tickets are non-refundable.
