The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England, will celebrate its 44th anniversary on June 14 – 16, 2024. Sixteen balloonists headline the event with five flights slated throughout the weekend and additional tethered rides during the day.
Attendees can visit 70 craft vendors, indulge in a variety of fares from specialty food vendors, then sit back and enjoy dozens of entertainers for all ages, during the three-day event. A variety of festival favorites and new food offerings with local healthy options and a beer and wine garden are planned.
Festival goers can start their day at sunrise and watch morning balloon lift-offs while indulging in breakfast and coffee. The afternoon can be spent enjoying stellar entertainment or visiting the various artisans and food vendors.
During evening liftoff, you can grab dinner and sit hillside on the Quechee Green or consider waiting until dusk for the illuminated balloon-glow show.
Friday night will feature a DJ dance party with fire breathing, while Saturday morning launches with Pups in the Air and the jazzy beats of the Fred Haas Trio.
Entertainers for this year include Bow Thayer, DJ Sean Livemixkings, Pups in the Air, John Lackard Blues Band, VINS, The Tricksters, Skyhigh Skydivers, and more.
Te Quechee Balloon Festival takes place June 14, 15, 16, 2024 (Father’s Day Weekend). Hours are Friday from 3 pm until 10 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am until 10 pm.
The Festival takes place in Quechee Green Park in Hartford, Vermont. For more information about Balloon Rides and schedules visit www.quecheeballoonfestival.com
