Festival Map & Schedule
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Drone Show
Dazzling Drones Light Show presented by PROGRESSIVE New for 2023!!! After our Friday and Saturday night concerts, festival-goers will be dazzled by an arial light […]
2022 CHANDON Sunrise Balloon Brunch
2022 CHANDON VIP Sunrise Brunch Stay Tuned for Updates on the 2023 Sunrise Brunch Saturday, July 29thth -or- Sunday, July 30th 20226:00 am – 9:00 […]
Pete Mason
Chief Commercial Officer Phone: 973-882-5464E-mail:pmason@balloonfestival.com Pete comes to The Festival Group with more than 25 years of experience in sports marketing, strategic partnerships, […]
Director Of Corporate Partnerships
Want to make an important contribution to the success of the largest summertime hot air balloon festival in North America? The Festival Group is looking […]
Our Festival Vendors
Please support our 2023 Festival Artisans, Crafters, Non-Profit Groups and Retail Vendors! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please complete […]
April Newsletter
NEW SPECIAL SHAPED BALLOON IS OUT OF THIS WORLD You won’t believe your skies! BRUNCH WITH THE BALLOONS! Savor a delicious hot buffet breakfast […]
Operations & Entertainment Coordinator
Assists VP of Operations in all aspects of on-site operations for the event. Interfaces with a wide variety of key vendors (tents, office trailers, […]
Donation Requests
The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is proud to support many worthy charities and their fundraising efforts with a donation of balloon […]
John Korff
Partner An innovative leader in the field of sports marketing, is president of Korff Enterprises, a sports and events marketing company […]
John Piper
Balloonmeister As the Festival’s Balloonmeisters, is in charge of coordinating all balloon activities for all five scheduled mass inflations and ascensions […]
Kaitlin Paciullo
Director of Corporate Development Phone: 973-882-5464E-mail: kaitlinp@balloonfestival.com Kaitlin returns to the Festival as the Director of Corporate Development. Her passion and excitement for […]
Ken Staats
Vice President & Operations Phone: 973-882-5464, ext. 13E-mail: kstaats@balloonfestival.com has a broad background in both the marketing and production sides of […]
Howard Freeman, D.H.A.
Executive Producer Phone: 973-882-5464, ext. 14E-mail: hfreeman@balloonfestival.com Howard Freeman, an acknowledged innovator in sports & entertainment marketing, brings more than 47 years […]
VIP Inquiry
Please complete the following form so that we can best accommodate your needs.
Sponsorship Inquiry
Thank you for considering a partnership with The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning! Please complete the form below so that we can […]
Participating Partners
2023 Thank You to Our Official Festival Sponsors! Please support these businesses and organizations whenever possible. The festival is also proud to acknowledge receipt […]
Group Sales Inquiry
Parties of 20 or more people can learn more about group sales by completing the following form.
Exhibitor Opportunities
With 175,000 attendees over a three-day weekend, The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is an unmatched opportunity to generate sales, brand awareness, […]
2023 VIP Sunrise Balloon Brunch
2023 VIP Sunrise Brunch VIP Sunrise Brunch Tickets include: Pricing: Adult (13 and over): $89.00 Kids (4-12): $49.00 Kids (Under 4): FREE NOTE: Tickets purchased […]
Hotel Accommodations
2023 Preferred Hotel Partner Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Somerset200 Atrium DriveSomerset, New Jersey 08873
Camping Information
Overnight Options The Festival does not allow recreational vehicles (RV’s) or overnight camping onsite. However, there are a number of camp sites in […]
Employment & Internships
Employment & Internships Our Festivals The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America […]
Balloon Crew Volunteer
If you are interested in submitting your information to be part of this year’s Festival balloon crew, please complete the following application. […]
Pilot Information
We are getting ready for another great year at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning! If you would like to apply to be a […]
Balloon Ride Information
Be sure that you have completed and mailed back your waiver(s) to the festival office. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN […]
Schedule + Highlights
Here’s what’s going down…and up for our 40th Anniversary! We’ve loaded the weekend with an exciting lineup of headline musical concerts, Lottery […]
Press Contact
Thank you for your interest in the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning! 2023 Press Credentials Media credentials for the 2023 New Jersey […]
Partner Testimonials
The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning was a tremendous success and a lot of fun. It was great to spend 3 days […]
Corporate & Private Event Hospitality
Corporate Hospitality If you are looking for a truly unique experience to share with your group, clients, corporate VIP’s and/or employees, then look no further! […]
Become a Sponsor
For Sponsors Scroll down for the 2024 Festival Marketing Deck or click the button below to find out more! Please complete the following form so […]
Ticket Policies
All Ticket Types Balloon ascensions are scheduled for 6:30 am & 6:30 pm. All balloon activity is wind & weather permitting. A balloon […]
Private Parties
If you are looking for a truly unique experience to share with your friends and family, then look no further! The New Jersey […]
VIP Experiences
2023 ICELANDIC GLACIAL Blue Sky Club Join the club and receive tons of VIP perks, including prime concert viewing, private restrooms, and free […]
General Admission
tickets are GOOD FOR ANY ONE (1) DAY of the festival, July 28 – 30, 2023. A great value for festival-goers […]
Family Entertainment
We are working on another collection of family-oriented entertainment, interactive displays, and fun for the entire family. Your patience will be rewarded, so […]
Music
The festival is proud to have presented dozens of world-class musical acts on our Main Stage over the last 40 years. The Beach Boys, […]
Balloon History
About the Festival The Festival of Ballooning wasn’t a festival when it started… 1983Flamboyant millionaire adventurer Malcolm Forbes, newspaper publisher Tom Curley, Bill […]
Balloon FAQ
For additional questions, please contact us or view the Festival FAQ page. How tall/old does a child have to be to ride in […]
Special Shapes & Balloons
Special Shapes & Sport Balloons Darth Vader and Yoda are returning for the 40th Anniversary of The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning. Stay Tuned […]
Balloon Rides
What better way to experience the thrill of hot air ballooning than taking a ride at the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning! […]
Food at the Festival
With so much to see, do and hear at this year’s New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning, you’re going to build […]
Get Involved
Do you or your organization want to be involved with the largest summertime balloon festival in North America? There are plenty of different […]
Festival FAQ
Why do the mass balloon ascensions occur at specific times of day? It is safest to launch hot air balloons when the surface […]
Know Before You Go
Times *wind and weather permitting Gates OpenGates CloseFriday1:00 pm10:00 pmSaturday6:00 am10:00 pmSunday6:00 am8:00 pm Balloon AscensionsFriday6:30 pmSaturday6:30 am6:30 pmSunday6:30 am6:30 pm […]
Festival Info
The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and is the […]
Contact Us
Festival and Ticket Information Hotline: 1-800-HOT-AIR9 (1-800-468-2479) Corporate Office: Festival of Ballooning, Inc.363 Route 46 WestSuite 200Fairfield, NJ 07004 Phone: 973-882-5464 Fax: 973-882-7961 […]
Privacy Policy
Who we are Our website address is: https://balloonfestival.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the […]
The Week In 37 Photos
Photo #26 – Colorful balloons are seen in Readington, New Jersey, on Saturday, July 24, during the annual New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Hannah Beier/Reuters
Parth Oza and Team saaZ
Saturday, July 29, 2023 · 1:00 pm
Main Stage
PARTH OZACELEBRITY SINGER | ACTOR | PERFORMER Parth Oza himself being a charmer and one of the most desirable men of Gujarat. He is globally […]
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
Sunday, July 30, 2023 · 3:00 pm
Main Stage
Multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums have energized popular music and culture with a series ofunshakable, undeniable, and ubiquitous anthems and albums. Their blend of […]
KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND
Saturday, July 29, 2023 · 8:00 pm
GET DOWN TONIGHT: HEADLINENEW JERSEY LOTTERY FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING KC and the Sunshine Band are still as widely popular […]
Lit followed by Everclear
Friday, July 28, 2023 · 7:30 pm
Main Stage
About Lit Lit is considered one of the preeminent bands to have come out of the post-grunge era of the late 90’s and helped define […]
Laurie Berkner Children’s Concert
Friday, July 28, 2023 · 1:30 pm
Main Stage
Best-selling children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner —recognized as the “queen of kids’ music” by People magazine — will headline this year’s children’s concert at the […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 4:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 2:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 11:30 am
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 9:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 4:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 1:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 11:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 8:30 am
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 5:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 2:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 12:30 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 11:00 am
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 9:00 am
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 5:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 4:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 2:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 12:30 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 11:00 am
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 9:30 am
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 5:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 3:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 6:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 3:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 1:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 11:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 4:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 3:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 1:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 5:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 2:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 12:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 10:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 5:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 2:30 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 12:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Running With The Balloons 5K
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 8:00 am
Family Fun Center
Running with the Balloons 5K Our fun, flat, fast, low-impact USATF-NJ certified 5K course features a […]
Sunrise Yoga
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 7:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
Slim Harrison – American Roots Music & Kids Jugband
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 4:00 pm
Family Fun Pavilion
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world. Considered a “Self-taught” […]
Belmont’s Festival of Magic!
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 3:00 pm
Magic 98.3's "Theater of Magic"
About Belmont’s Festival of Magic A magic show is just the thing to liven up your evening. Wizard’s Festival of Fun brings more […]
Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Music
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 10:30 am
Family Fun Pavilion
About Steve Pullara Steve Pullara is a children’s & family concert performer and recording artist. He is […]
Al Grout: Juggler and Comedy Musician
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 9:30 am
Family Fun Pavilion
About Al Grout Al Grout is a sensational entertainer that has been performing since 1977, and does over 200 […]
Sugar Mountain-Celebrating The Genius of Neil Young
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 5:00 pm
Cash Pop Stage
About Sugar Mountain Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of […]
Todd Rundgren
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 8:00 pm
Main Stage
Pop superstar , a 2021 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will bring some added wizardry to this summer’s New Jersey […]
Laurie Berkner
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 1:30 pm
Main Stage
Best-selling children’s recording artist —recognized as the “queen of kids’ music” by People magazine — will headline this year’s children’s concert at the […]
Collective Soul
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 8:00 pm
Main Stage
Enjoy an evening of “Balloons, Tunes & Booms.” Your reserved concert ticket to includes the spectacle of a mass ascension of 100 hot […]
Kansas
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 3:30 pm
Main Stage
With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from […]
February Newsletter
WHEN PIGS FLY! We make the impossible possible. The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning takes great pride in showcasing the world’s most spectacular special […]
Laurie Berkner Kids’ Concert Opens
NEW JERSEY LOTTERY FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING CELEBRATION READINGTON, NJ — Best-selling children’s recording artist Laurie Berkner —named the “Adele of the preschool crowd” byThe New […]
Music Fills The Air
The first question we always get is what new balloons do we have, immediately followed by “Who is performing thisyear?” We’re […]
June Newsletter
LOTTERY LAND IS A WINNER! New Jersey Lottery’s “Lottery Land” proved to be an exciting new entertainment feature in 2021 and the spacious entertainment complex […]
May Newsletter
CONCERT CHALETS OFFER VIP EXPERIENCE Music is to be experienced and our Concert Chalets offer a true VIP experience. Ideal for entertaining family, friends and […]
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 UPDATE: This page last updated: June 13, 2022 While we are encouraged that 91.1% of New Jersey […]
Balloon Trivia
The Montgolfier Brothers were the first men to take flight when they launched their balloon in 1783. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 1:00 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 5:30 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Sunday, July 31, 2022 · 8:00 am
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 5:30 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 2:00 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 8:00 am
Family Fun Pavilion
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 6:00 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
David “The Bullet” Smith-Human Cannonball
Friday, July 29, 2022 · 3:30 pm
Presented by The New Jersey Lottery, The World Record Breaking Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith amazes audiences across the world by making his grand […]
Balloon Glow
Saturday, July 30, 2022 · 8:30 pm
About The signature event at a hot air balloon festival, the balloon glow has been compared to Christmas in July or flickering […]
