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24th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival

Featuring hot air balloon rides, live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities, people of all interests & ages have made attending this festival an annual tradition.

When and Where

Date and Time

Friday, Jun 5, 2026 until Sunday, Jun 7, 2026
See Below for Dates & Times

Address

Cambridge Central School, 24 South Park Street Cambridge, NY 12816

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Featuring hot air balloon rides, live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities, people of all interests & ages have made attending this festival an annual tradition.

The schedule will include four launches of hot air balloons (Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday & Sunday morning). All launches take place at the Cambridge Central School on Route 22 (wind and weather permitting). Evening launches typically occur around 7 p.m.; morning launches at 5:30 a.m.

New this year, you will have an opportunity to purchase a Tethered Ride! Scott Griswold with Above All Balloon Rides will be piloting these rides for $20/person.


Besides the launches at the CCS on Friday & Saturday, there will be a Carnival, Craft Fair and Food Vendors.

Friday evening at dusk will be a fantastic fireworks display at The Mansion Park on South Union Street.

On Saturday, throughout the day, there are several activities including the Lions car show, the Flying Club flyin, and many businesses ready to welcome you to Cambridge.  Saturday evening, our annual Moon Glow, a spectacular night time display of tethered hot air balloons that are lit from inside in time to music, will take place at the Cambridge Central School at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket, come for the launch, enjoy some food, shop at our craft booths and stay for the glow!

Sunday brings an end to the official festival activities with a Pilots Breakfast at the American Legion on RT 22, Cambridge, NY.  This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots.

https://cambridgenychamber.com/balloon-festival/


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