The Sky Will Be Filled With Colorful And Creative Hot Air Balloons At Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival In Tennessee
The state of Tennessee is a beautiful conglomeration of artistry and heart, a myriad of southern hospitality and charm. It’s a state known for its natural beauty and the kind humans that call it home. If you’re looking for the perfect presentation of fun and beauty in the heart of the Volunteer State, then join the locals that visit the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival every year. This annual balloon glow attracts families, couples, and out-of-staters alike to experience the grand beauty that is a Tennessee hot air balloon festival. If you haven’t been, it’s an absolute must. Check out all the details for the event below!
The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is a summertime spectacular that lights up the eastern edge of the state with a creative blend of artistic balloon design and light-infused wonder.
2020 marks the festival's 4th year running, and the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival has something for everyone. There's a whole heap of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and even an intimate craft fair for folks to sell and demonstrate their local artwork.
The food truck court makes it easy for you to indulge in an evening meal, and the beer tent and wine tastings help every adult to relax and enjoy the night.
The balloons will begin their inflation at dusk, and they glow for roughly an hour. In the past, this means peak glow extends from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Keep in mind, this is not a balloon launch, but rather a glow. All hot air balloons will stay on the ground for an intimate and beautiful experience.
Parking is ticketed and runs for $20 a car if purchased online ahead of time, and $25 a car on the day of the event. Definitely make sure you pre-purchase, folks! There are also tethered hot air balloon rides available on-site for an additional $20 a person.
There's a GSM Hot Air Balloon Photography Contest for all you burgeoning photographers, so make sure to bring your camera and a keen eye for aesthetic and beauty.
This year, the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place on Saturday, August 15th, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Townsend Visitor Center.
Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
