New York State Festival of Balloons

From New York State Festival of Balloons Website:

Our 34th Anniversary
New York State Festival of Balloons
Labor Day Weekend -- September 4-7, 2015
Dansville Municipal Airport- entrance on Maple Street
Dansville, NY 14437

Rides & Games for Children
Tethered Balloon Rides
Continuous Entertainment

Entrance Fee $5.00 per person - Children under 12 Free

This event is organized and staffed solely by community volunteers. In 1997 the Dansville Balloon Festival was designated as the New York State Festival of Balloons. The festival features:

-Six scheduled launches beginning Friday, 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 6 AM & 6 PM, Monday 6 AM
-Arts & Crafts Vendors
-International Food Court
-Free Entertainment
-Rides & Amusements for children
-Car Show

Free Balloon GLOW on Thursday beginning at 7 PM.


The goal of the festival is to provide entertainment and enjoyment to our spectators, bring visitors to our community, and share our profits with local charities. Over the years an average of 35,000 spectators per year visit our valley to enjoy the festival.
The success of prior festivals made it possible to share profits with local charities and organizations.

The beauty of an early morning flight is breathtaking as balloons gracefully float over our valley. The thrill of a mass evening launch is a real crowd pleaser. For those passengers taking their first flight, wonderful thoughts and memories will long endure.

Though we are one of the largest events of its type, The New York Festival of Balloons, is a great deal more than hot air balloons. Take a look at the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for this coming Labor Day Weekend and you will agree that there is something for everyone all weekend long at the N.Y.S.F.O.B.