Make Plans To Attend Mississippi’s Natchez Balloon Festival, A One-Of-A-Kind Event  

Looking for the perfect way to spend a fall day, well, look no further than the 2023 Natchez Balloon Festival. The three-day event takes place Thursday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 22. In addition to the stunning and colorful hot air balloons, enjoy the magical carnival, the arts and crafts market, a variety of food vendors, stunning fireworks, and the best live music around. And if you've never done so, here's a chance to go for a ride on one at one of the best balloon festivals in Mississippi. Read on and see why so many people are in love with this fall favorite.

A great addition to your seasonal itinerary, we know this exciting balloon festival in Mississippi is extraordinary, but did you know the Natchez Balloon Festival was named one of the seven best fall fests in the U.S.?

And with dozens of hot air balloons, a carnival, and great shopping, food, and musical entertainment — we’d say the Natchez Balloon Festival Mississippi is well-deserving of this accolade.

Heading into its 38th year, the festival is held on the grounds of the beautiful Rosalie Mansion.

Visit the Natchez Balloon Festival website to see the event schedule and how to buy tickets.

The historic property overlooks the Mississippi River, providing the perfect backdrop for the balloons as they take flight at this lovely balloon festival in Mississippi.

Dozens of balloons in all shapes and sizes will travel the sky during the festival.

We love how pretty they look in the clouds!

The balloons never look more enchanted at Natchez Balloon Festival Mississippi when on Oct. 20 at 6:45 p.m. the magical Balloon Glow lights up this high-flying event.

But you can do more than observe hot air balloons — you can also go for a ride in one!

Tethered balloon rides are offered throughout the course of the fest, weather permitting.

Remember, though, there’s more to the annual event than balloons.

The fun at this cool balloon festival in Mississippi also includes an arts and crafts market, brimming with one-of-a-kind wares.

Other on-site attractions include carnival games, live music, local food vendors, and the NFL/NCAA sports tent.

Visit the 2023 Natchez Balloon Festival website or Facebook page for more information. And for those who have already attended this balloon festival in Mississippi, please tell us about your experience in the comments below. And while you're in Natchez, search for a nice place to stay on Booking.com.