Richmond Hot Air Balloon Festival

05/09/2026

WOW Richmond / Doswell… what a FANTASTIC night last night!!
And guess what? 👀
Weather conditions for the Hot Air Balloons look EVEN BETTER tonight! ☀️

Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to experience:
🎈 Giant Hot Air Balloons
☁️ REAL tethered balloon rides
🎶 Music & festival fun
🍔 Food trucks & vendors
🔥 The incredible Balloon Glow & Laser Show at 9PM!

📍 Meadow Event Park
🕔 Gates open at 5PM
If you missed opening night… don’t make that mistake twice 😎

🎟️ Tickets are going FAST!
👉 https://www.freshtix.com/events/rbf

05/09/2026

Smokey The Bear! Thanks to National Parks! We love it!

05/09/2026

First of the Hot Air Balloons setting up! Rides are starting!

05/06/2026

🎈 Wanna Crew a Hot Air Balloon? 🎈
Get behind the scenes and join the action!
We’re looking for energetic volunteers to help our balloon pilots with launch and recovery. No experience needed—just a good attitude and a sense of adventure!
Perks include:
✅ VIP Parking
✅ Free Dinner
✅ Exclusive, up-close balloon experience
✅ FREE Balloon Ride 🎁
This is your chance to be part of the magic. Spaces are limited!
👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/56kpArTwAuCiDoCo9

02/11/2026

Richmond / Doswell — GET READY!
An unforgettable weekend is coming!

📅 May 8th & 9th 2026
📍 Meadow Event Park
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of the most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!

What’s waiting for you:
🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
🎶 DJ + live music from multiple artists
⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend

Shop • Eat • Explore
🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love

Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 $35 per person
✔️ Limited availability
📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite

🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns

Make It Your Way
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars

Kids Zone Fun
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities

🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT
Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/rbf

02/09/2026

Richmond / Doswell — GET READY!
An unforgettable weekend is coming 🎈

📅 May 8th & 9th 2026
📍 Meadow Event Park
🕔 Gates open at 5:00 PM
Clear your calendar and bring the whole family to one of Miami’s most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list festivals of the year!

What’s waiting for you:
🎈 Hot air balloons filling the park with color
☁️ Bucket List Moment: Ride in a REAL tethered hot air balloon!
Live Entertainment All Night
🎶 DJ + live music from multiple artists
⚡ High-energy vibes all weekend

Shop • Eat • Explore
🛍️ Craft & retail vendors with unique finds
🍔 Festival-style food you’ll love

Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 $35 per person
✔️ Limited availability
📣 Weather dependent – announcements made onsite

🔥 Grand Finale – Nightly (~9PM)
As the sun goes down, the sky lights up!
✨ Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show
🎵 Music-synced visuals
🔥 Coordinated balloon burns
⏱️ Crowd-led countdowns

Make It Your Way
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs & umbrellas
Set up your perfect viewing spot under the stars

Kids Zone Fun
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Games, rides & family-friendly activities

🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are LIMITED
This event WILL SELL OUT
Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/rbf

Experience breathtaking tethered hot air balloon glows, dazzling laser light shows, and mesmerizing drone performances.