Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hosted by TCGA. Presented by Rhythm Collective.
7th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
- Saturday, August 16, 2025
- 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Townsend, Tennessee
This event is rain or shine but balloon rides are weather dependent. The Balloon Meister will determine the safest option for all involved on the day of the event.
7th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival ‘Fundraiser
Join us for a spectacular evening of hot air balloons and family fun! This annual fundraiser supports local community initiatives, with proceeds benefiting the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department and Townsend Elementary School, ensuring vital services and education thrive in our area.
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Event highlights
Sip TN Wine Experience (Additional ticket required)
Sip and stay awhile at the Sip TN Wine Experience, a wine-lover’s paradise set against the stunning backdrop of hot air balloons and Smoky Mountain views. Sample world-class wines, meads, and hard ciders from 12+ Tennessee wineries, meet the makers behind the bottles, and purchase your favorite bottles to take home.
Ticket Holders Details:
* Enjoy wine, hard cider, and mead samples from the wineries, along with a reusable 6-pack bottle bag (all included with admission)
* Exclusive access to purchase wines from all across Tennessee
Requirements:
*Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID at the time of entry
Participating Wineries*
Participating Wineries*
Beachaven Vineyards & Winery
Cades Cove Cellars
Mountain Valley Winery
Goodwater Vineyards
Highland Manor Winery
Apple Barn Winery
Tennessee Homemade Wines
Beans Creek Winery
Savannah Bee Company
Smokin’ Banjo Wine Company
Apple Barn Hard Cider Company
Tennessee Cider Company
Old Mountain Wine Company
Honeytree Meadery
Walnut Springs Winery
*Wineries are subject to change
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