Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

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Overview

Next Upcoming Date:
Friday, July 10, 2026
DOVER, DELAWARE — GET READY! ✨🎈

An unforgettable weekend is coming to the Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway 👀
 
📍 Dover Motor Speedway

1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE

📅 July 10th & 11th, 2026


🕔 Gates open at 5PM
Get ready for a sky-filling, family-fun, bucket-list experience!
🎈 Huge Hot Air Balloons lighting up the venue

☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon ($35)

🎶 Live music + DJ all night

🛍️ Vendors with unique finds

🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone fun for all ages
🔥 THE GRAND FINALE (~9PM NIGHTLY)

As the sun goes down… the sky comes alive

✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show

🎵 Music-synced balloon burns

🌈 Giant glowing balloons lighting up the night

🚀 Lasers filling the sky with color

⏱️ Crowd countdowns that make YOU part of the show
🧺 Bring your chairs, blankets & your crew—make it your perfect night under the stars

🎈 Balloon rides: $35 (lWeather dependent & Sold during the event only))
 
🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED

This event WILL SELL OUT

👉 BUY TICKETS NOW before they’re gone!

Event Details & Directions

The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway

Dover Motor Speedway, North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Address: Dover Motor Speedway, North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, USA
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Dates

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Friday, July 10
Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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