Festival
DC Hot Air Balloon Festival
Fort Washington, MD, United States · North America
Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026 · Gates 5:00 PM; Glow ~9:00 PM · $10–$75 (rides extra)
Rosecroft Raceway, 6336 Rosecroft Dr, Fort Washington, MD
Upcoming highlights
ExclusiveDC Hot Air Balloon Festival — Night 1
Aug 14, 2026 · $10–$75 (+ rides)
Gates 5:00 PM; balloon glow & lasers ~9:00 PM. Tethered rides ~$35, weather-permitting.
Details →DC Hot Air Balloon Festival — Night 2
Aug 15, 2026 · $10–$75 (+ rides)
Gates 5:00 PM; balloon glow & lasers ~9:00 PM. Tethered rides ~$35, weather-permitting.
Details →
Two evening nights of tethered hot air balloons, a synchronized balloon glow, laser show, food and craft vendors, kids zone, and optional tethered rides at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD (Aug 14–15, 2026).