Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival

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MusicQuechee
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts status as the longest-running hot air
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival in Quechee

The Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft and Music Festival is New England's longest-running hot air balloon festival, held each Father's Day weekend in Quechee, Vermont. Up to 15 balloons launch at sunrise and sunset over more than four decades of tradition, alongside more than 60 craft artisans, live music, and family activities.

Twice a day, weather permitting, the fields around Quechee, Vermont, fill with the roar of propane burners as up to 15 hot air balloons inflate and lift off at sunrise and again at sunset, the signature spectacle of New England's longest-running hot air balloon festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its status as the longest-running hot air balloon festival in New England gives the event a depth of tradition few similar gatherings can claim, having drawn visitors to the same Quechee fields for more than four decades

02

The mystery stays covered

Balloon launches at both sunrise and sunset create two distinct daily spectacles rather than a single flying window, and tethered rides during the day let attendees experience the basket firsthand without needing to book a full flight

03

The city starts moving

The festival pairs its aerial centerpiece with a genuinely substantial craft market of more than 60 artisans and commercial vendors, meaning visitors get a full weekend of programming even when weather grounds the balloons, since launches depend entirely on calm winds and clear skies

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Twin sunrise and sunset balloon launches held daily across the festival weekend

Water and renewal

Living ritual

weather permitting

The sacred route

Living ritual

tethered balloon rides available during the day

The local code

Living ritual

a Father's Day weekend scheduling that has made the festival a recurring family tradition for decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Quechee venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual outdoor wear appropriate for a farm field setting; a warm layer is useful for the early sunrise launch, which can be chilly even in June.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, stay near the part of Quechee you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.65 N, 72.42 WOpen in Google Maps

Quechee, VT

Nearest airportLEB — Lebanon Municipal
TransportFor Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Quechee venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, stay near the part of Quechee you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival?

Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival is listed for Past edition: 19–21 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Quechee, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Quechee, VT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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