Get ready to go up, up and away to the Tampa Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Gather the whole family and get ready for a family adventure at The Tampa Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival featuring a not to be missed Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Show!
Coming to the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 21 and 22, 2025, the event features incredible Hot Air Balloons, plus, you can get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $35 per person.
It's not just Hot Air Balloons, there will be live music for your entertainment from a fantastic DJ, plus there will be craft and retail vendor booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!
Hungry? Enjoy a great choice of food vendors with bunches of fantastic festival style food to choose from! For the kids there will be a Kids Zone, with games an rides and much more!
Plus, don't miss the Monster Show Kites, and for the Grand Finale each night after dusk… the show will feature a fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show which will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory “Count Downs”!
This show incorporates music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!
Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own “perfect” viewing spot.
Tickets to the show are $20 plus fees for adults, and $10 for kids plus fees. For more details and to purchase tickets, click here.
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