Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival

Presented by Rhythm Collective and TCGA

7th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival

  • Saturday, August 16, 2025
  • 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Townsend, Tennessee

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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Last Year’s Sponsors

WIVK FM Logo
Dogwood Cabins
Holston Gas
TC Environmental
Company Distilling
Apple Valley Mountain Village
WVLT
Abbey Logo
Blount Partnership
Cades Cove Cellars
Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
TCGA
Talley Ho Inn
Tremont Lodge
Coke Consolidated
The AB Project Logo
Townsend IGA
US Bank
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