Franklin hot air balloon festival 2023

Southern-fare, live music and entertainment for all ages will lead up to a hot air balloon “glow” on Saturday, May 6 in the Westhaven community in Franklin, Tenn. The Vanderbilt Health Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival, a family-friendly, fun-for-all event will take place from 4-8:30pm.

Tickets for the Vanderbilt Health Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival are on sale now and only available online.No tickets will be sold at the event. General admission tickets cost $15 and VIP tickets, which are available to guests over the age of 21, cost $50. VIP tickets include all-you-can-eat barbecue, two alcoholic beverage tokens, a commemorative T-shirt and designated seating. Kids five and under are free.

The event will culminate with the illumination of five hot air balloons at dusk. While rides will not be offered, guests will enjoy up-close views of the giant balloons, live music, and a variety of food trucks. Children can enjoy the designated “KidZone” that will have face-painters, balloon artists, screen printing and other entertainment.Tickets will be limited to 5,000 attendees.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Westhaven website.

See drone footage from last year’s Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival.

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Due to continued decline of volunteer staffing and the financial environment we feel this is a necessary decision. We  appreciate the volunteer assistance given to us over the years and the support of community, businesses and organizations.

Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures is a family business nestled in the quiet town of Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. We offer hot air ballooning services in Nashville & Franklin Tennessee as well as all surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in ballooning over less developed areas, lofting over hollows and hidden lakes, offering breath taking views of wildlife and the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. Join us on your very own Hot Air Adventure!!

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Every June, Meadville, Pennsylvania hosts the Thurston Classic Hot Air Balloon Event, open to the public. The festival doesn't provide an option of rides, but the visitors can enjoy an incredible spectacle of balloons filling the skies over Meadville. Hot air balloons take off from the Allegheny College Robertson Athletic Complex at 204 Park Avenue, usually on Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 7 am. We recommend coming early to get the best spots with great views. Also, there's no seating, so bring your chairs or blankets. Check the official website to stay updated (see External Resources below).

History of the Thurston Classic

The Thurston Classic ballooning event got its name from the local Thurston family, who learned and practiced the sport back in the 19th century. Samuel Sylvester Thurston was the first to introduce the activity to Meadville. Despite the townspeople's skepticism, Samuel bought his first balloon in 1860. Besides ballooning for his amusement, he offered free rides to the community at fairs and 4th of July celebrations. Later on, Samuel's son Alic Thurston continued the tradition. Lastly, in 1988, a group of volunteers founded the Meadville Bicentennial celebration to honor the daring feats of the Thurstons. Joyce Stevens, in cooperation with Ted Watts, did a great job organizing the festival. That's how the Thurston Classic was born.

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