Tethered Rides

What Is It?

Hot air Balloon that is tied to the Ground.

How High Does It Go & How Long?

50 feet high for about 3 to 5 minutes.

What Is The Cost?

$25 for adults $15 for kids for a ride.

When Do The Rides Begin?

Weather permitting, rides start at 4pm each day and go till we close.

ARE THERE, WEIGHT, AGE, NUMBER OF PEOPLE OR HEIGHT LIMITATIONS?

Each Balloon has different requirements and has to be discussed with the pilot.

Tethered balloon rides will allow the riders to ascend 50 feet high for about 3-5 minutes in a hot air balloon that is tied to the ground.

TETHERED RIDES ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
YOU CAN NOT SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE.

Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival is August 25th, 26th and 27th, 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. This is an advanced ticket sale event and no tickets will be sold at the gate.
Tickets are non-refundable.

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