Festival Schedule

Time EventsPlace

Friday August 4th, 2023

6:00 AMFlight BriefingPilot's Tent
7:03 AMSunrise
7:10 AMBalloon LaunchMedia Flight (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:00 PMGates OpenMain Gate
4:00 PMVendorsVendor Area
4:00 PMBeer and Wine Tents Opens3C Beer and Wine Tent
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMTethered RidesTethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLive BandBand #1 To be announcedMain Stage
6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLive BandBand #2 To be announcedMain Stage
5:45 PMFlight BriefingPilot's Tent
6:00 PMBalloon LaunchEvening Flight #1 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
8:00 PMBeer and Wine Tent Closes3C Beer and Wine Tent
8:30 PMVendors CloseVendor Area
8:48 PMSunset
8:30 PM to 9:00 PMBalloon Glow #1 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
10:00 PMFestival Grounds Close

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

6:00 AMFlight BriefingPilot's Tent
6:00 AMFree Admission for Morning FlightMain Gate
7:04 AMSunrise
7:10 AMBalloon LaunchMorning Flight #1 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:00 PMGates OpenMain Gate
4:00 PMVendors and Kids Areas OpenVendor Area
4:00 PMBeer and Wine Tents Opens3C Beer and Wine Tent
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMTethered RidesTethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:30 PM to 5:30 PMLive BandBand #1 To be announcedMain Stage
5:45 PMFlight BriefingPilot's Tent
6:00 PMBalloon LaunchEvening Flight #2 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLive BandBand #2 To be announcedMain Stage
8:00 PMBeer and Wine Tent Closes3C Beer and Wine Tent
8:30 PMVendors CloseVendor Area
8:47 PMSunset
8:30 PM to 9:00 PMBalloon Glow #2 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
10:00 PMFestival Grounds Close

Sunday, August 6th, 2023

6:00 AMMorning Flight BriefingPilot's Tent
6:00 AMFree Admission for Morning FlightMain Gate
7:05 AMSunrise
7:10 AMBalloon LaunchMorning Flight #2 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:00 PMGates OpenMain Gate
4:00 PMVendors and Kids Areas OpenVendor Area
4:00 PMBeer and Wine Tents Opens3C Beer and Wine Tent
4:00 PM to 9:00 PMTethered RidesTethered Balloon Rides (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLive BandBand #1 To be announcedMain Stage
6:30 PM to 8:30 PMLive BandBand #2 To be announcedMain Stage
6:00 PMBalloon LaunchEvening Flight #3 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
8:00 PMBeer and Wine Tent Closes3C Beer and Wine Tent
8:30 PMVendors CloseVendor Area
8:46 PMSunset
8:30 PM to 9:00 PMBalloon GlowBalloon Glow #3 (Weather Permitting)Balloon Launch Area
10:00 PMFestival 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.

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