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Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

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Overview

Next Upcoming Date:
Friday, August 7, 2026
The company running this event has postponed their July 2026 event to August 2026. 
 
🎈 NEW DATES:
📅 August 7 & 8, 2026
📍 The Woodland at Dover Motor Speedway
The safety of the guests, pilots, crew, and staff always comes first. Hot air balloons require the right weather conditions, and they want every guest to experience the festival the way it was meant to be—with beautiful balloons filling the sky!
 
🎟️ Already have tickets?
GOOD NEWS! All tickets and parking passes will automatically be honored for the new dates. No action is required.
The wait will be worth it!
 
🎈 Huge Hot Air Balloons
☁️ REAL Tethered Balloon Rides
🎶 DJ Music
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Zone Fun
🔥 The spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show each night at approximately 9:00 PM
 
 
👉 Tickets remain available at www.BalloonShows.com 
678-701-6114
Adult general admission $20, kids $10, general parking good for either day $10.

For all ticket-related questions, please contact Freshtix:

* Email: [email protected]

* Phone: 678-701-6114

* Text message: 678-737-4093

 
This event is put on by the Balloon Shows company and held at the Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway. 

Event Details & Directions

The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway

599 Persimmon Tree Ln, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Address: 599 Persimmon Tree Ln, Dover, DE, USA
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Dates

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Friday, August 7
Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, August 8
Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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