1st Annual Smoky Mountains Balloon Festival

A brand new event is taking place August 19 from 3-9 p.m. in Townsend TN at the Townsend Visitors Center! “Come Soar with Us” for the very first Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival in Townsend TN.

The day will include all the anticipated festival fun things to do, and some that might surprise you:

Click for Complete Festival Schedule of Events

Click for Complete Festival Schedule of Events

Bands & Live Entertainment
• You’re in for a real treat with the talents of Pistol Creek, The Dirty Dougs, Sara Pirkle and others. There’s a Dr. Magical Balloon Show too. Continuous live performances from 3-8:45 p.m.

Craft Beer Tent
Wine Tastings
• Cades Cove Cellars and The Winery at Seven Springs Farm
Photography Contest

Face Painting
Balloon Animals
EuroBungy Trampoline Experience
Wagon Rides
Spiderman
Crafts Demonstrations
Festival Food!

Balloons will be inflated at approximately 7:30 p.m. and float until 9 p.m., weather permitting.

Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival
Townsend Visitors Center
Parking and Admission: $15
7906 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend TN 37882

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