What does that mean? At Town&Tourist we have compiled together a State by State Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the USA! The 29th annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival presented by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be July 10-12 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. YOUR DONATION IS TO PARK ONE VEHICLE AT A DRIVE-IN STYLE HOT-AIR BALLOON LAUNCH AT TYMOR PARK FOR ONE OF THE FOUR LAUNCHES ON ONE OF THE THREE DAYS OF THE FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 25, 26 or 27. Up-to-the-minute information about launch times and delays, will be available via the Chamber’s Facebook and Twitter postings throughout the festival. By visiting this site you agree to our Privacy Policy. All Hot-Air Balloon launches are wind and weather permitting. Please plan accordingly. Bathroom facilities will NOT be provided onsite due to COVID regulations. Bathroom facilities will NOT be provided onsite due to COVID regulations. YOUR DONATION FOR A RESERVATION TO PARK ONE VEHICLE MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCED. Any vehicle larger than a 7 passenger SUV must purchase two vehicle passes. *Events listed on the calendar should be no longer than one week. Parking is not available day of without a reservation. Watch the hot-air balloons launch off and illuminate the sky from the comfort of your own vehicle. Mail-in ballot grace period challenged in court, Choo Choo Bob's Train Store to close this weekend, Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013, Twin Cities author pursues the perfect run, Moon has hazardous radiation levels, first full measurements show. Dress appropriately including sturdy, closed-toe footwear and clothes you won’t mind getting dirty as parking is in a field. Parking is not available day of without a reservation. Face coverings are required when social distancing cannot be observed, and failure to follow this state regulation will result in your removal from the grounds. Please note, due to New York State on PAUSE order restrictions we have re-imagined the 2020 event to provide a safe environment for all who attend. Watch the hot-air balloons launch off and illuminate the sky from the comfort of your own vehicle. With nearly 100 scheduled hot-air balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, moon glows, hayrides, family activities and much more. Chairs, picnic blankets and outside food are welcome. Donation for parking can be used on (Parking valid only for date of purchase): 4:30PM - Scheduled Hot-Air Balloon Launch, 7:00PM - Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Moon Glow, 6:30AM - Scheduled Hot-Air Balloon Launch. 2020 Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival Drive-in. Friday, July 10 – 4-9:30 pm There is not special parking for handicapped placard vehicles as parking is first-come first-serve in a field and individuals will not leave their vehicles. With nearly 100 scheduled hot-air balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, moon glows, hayrides, family activities and much more. Individuals are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to set up outside their car in a socially distanced manner, and masks are required when social distancing cannot be observed.The reservation is only good for one vehicle on the date and time selected. You can catch the sunrise show Saturday and Sunday or sunset show Friday and Saturday. With nearly 100 scheduled hot-air balloon launches, moon glows, hayrides, family activities and much more.