Welcome to the Terre Haute Balloon Festival!
The weekend events include an evening "glow" of balloons on Friday and Saturday night. Come out to enjoy live music, food trucks, view the balloons and baskets, and watch the balloon ascension at dusk! Balloon flights and displays are weather and wind dependent, taking place only at dusk when conditions permit.
Dates and times for the event:
Friday, September 25, 2026 - gates open at 4:30pm - event is from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - gates open at 4:30pm - event is from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Each ticket admits one evening. Choose Friday or Saturday when you buy.
Tickets purchased at the gate increase $5 each. Tickets will be offered at the gate but will be limited - you're encouraged to purchase your tickets in advance!
Your evening ticket provides access to:
- Arts, crafts, and clothing vendors
- Food Trucks and food vendors
- Kids' Zone - Rock Climbing Wall and more!
- Tethered balloon rides**
** Tethered Balloon Rides are $20 per person and will begin after 6:00 pm but are dependent on the weather. Evening Balloon Glow will begin after sunset and is dependent on the weather. Tethered Balloon rides must be purchased at the event, cash only.
Reminders and rules of the event:
- No outside food or drinks permitted.
- No firearms permitted per event and airport policy
- We encourage you to bring a lawn chair (no chair bags) to enjoy the live music and "glow"
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR PURCHASED TICKETS, YOU MUST ENTER A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS WHERE YOUR TICKET(S) WILL BE SENT TO!
All ticket sales are final (no refunds) - we appreciate your donation to further strengthen the lives of the children we serve.Online ticket sales end Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Terre Haute Balloon Festival is a weather and wind permitting event. Tickets are non-refundable. Weather conditions at the time of the event will determine whether balloons are able to fly, tether or glow. There will be live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and a kids' zone.
Ticket sales and proceeds from this event benefit Chances And Services for Youth, a private 501c3 non-profit organization established to provide services "cradle to college" for youth to grow up safe and healthy in a nurturing environment.
Terre Haute Balloon Festival T-Shirts!
Interested in a Terre Haute Balloon Festival T-shirt? T-shirts will be for sale at the event for $5!