Sarasota Balloon Festival

The Sarasota Balloon Festival features much more than hot air balloons:

GATES OPEN AT 5PM DAILY

Carnival – We are delighted to welcome Reithoffer Shows to Sarasota for what will be the biggest and best carnival in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! In addition to the wide variety of family attractions, we have some of the most thrilling rides in the country including “Speed”, “Freak Out” and “Fireball”. (Carnival opens 5pm)

Classic Car Show – Each day we will have a variety of classic cars on display!

Craft Beers – Come and check out our craft beer vendor and try some of our amazing craft beers!

Kids Zone – Come and check out our Kids Zone area, with face painting, coloring, petting zoo and pony rides available for the kids!

Retail Vendors – We have a variety of retail vendors on site, including craft vendors, local businesses and a range of products such as Essential Living Oils and LuLaRoe Clothing!

Wine Garden – A perfect respite and a place to grab a glass of wine while watching the balloon glow!

The Sarasota Balloon Festival launches with dozens of hot air balloons taking to the skies and performing spectacular night glows each evening.

From mass ascents, competition flying and tethered rides to static displays and spectacular night glows, check the schedule below to find out when you can see hot air balloons at the Sarasota Balloon Festival!

**ALL BALLOON ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO SUITABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS**

Thursday 8th March 2018

6:45am: Media Flight
6pm: Tethered Rides ($20 per person)
8pm: Night Glow

Friday 9th March 2018

6:45am: Morning Flight
6pm: Tethered Rides ($20 per person)
8pm: Night Glow

**ALL BALLOON ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO SUITABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS**

Saturday 10th March 2018

6:45am: Morning Flight
6pm: Tethered Rides ($20 per person)
8pm: Night Glow

Sunday 11th March 2018

6:45am: Morning Flight
6pm: Tethered Rides ($20 per person)
8pm: Night Glow