About the event
Join us this August for a summertime spectacle, when professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow and spectacular tethered rides. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee Smoky Mountain sunset, in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee! Learn More at GSMBalloonFest.com
Dates
Aug 16, 2025 · 3:00 PM - Aug 16, 2025 · 9:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Add to calendar
Location
Tennessee, United States
7930 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, Tennessee 37882, United States
Directions
Parking instructions
Parking is offered at a discounted rate of $20 advanced sale online. Parking the day of the festival will be $25. A large portion of the parking sales go to support the Volunteer Fire Department. Presale entrance tickets on line are also discounted to $7 for adults. Children under 12 are free. At the Gate, the day of ticket price will be $10. These tickets are non refundable. The festival will take place rain or shine. This is a major fundraiser for many organizations in our city. We thank you for your support.
The parking we are offering is immediately adjacent to the festival grounds and the shortest walk to the gates for entrance. When you purchase your tickets, you should get an email . Please have that either printed or on your mobile device to show the gate attendant. The parking area is just past the visitor center building going toward the National Park and is on the right. It will be clearly marked.
Health & safety
Please do not come to the festival if you are sick. We are a non profit 501 C3 That provides a significant portion of profits to the Volunteer Fire Department and the City of Townsend for tourism. We have also supported Townsend Elementary School, Hearts and Hands, Little River Railroad and the Heritage Center in the past. We appreciate your continued allegiance to Townsend and this is our main fundraiser. We will not refund ticket purchases or admissions due to illness.
Event highlights
Event Sponsorship opportunity
Vip Sponsorship gives you the opportunity to sit with friends and family under the VIP tent and enjoy all benefits of this pass at a discounted rate. Advertisement for your business included as well as 8 VIP tickets complete with swag!
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Thank you for your interest in the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
*There will be NO REFUNDS. This event is rain or shine.*No shows/no pay will not be invited to participate in the future.Rules:
1.Your tent should be 10'x10' to fit in the space provided (space provided (14’ x14’). It should be sturdy enough to provide shelter for you and your crafts. Tents must be weighted and should have straight legs and cords.
2.Set-up and take down will only be at times designated by the planning committee. Early tear down will result in not being invited back to future festivals/events.3.The use of the" Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival" is not allowed.4..All vendors must sign Hold Harmless below.
*There will be NO REFUNDS. This event is rain or shine.*No shows/no pay will not be invited to participate in the future.Rules:
1.Your tent should be 10'x10' to fit in the space provided (space provided (14’ x14’). It should be sturdy enough to provide shelter for you and your crafts. Tents must be weighted and should have straight legs and cords.
2.Set-up and take down will only be at times designated by the planning committee. Early tear down will result in not being invited back to future festivals/events.3.The use of the" Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival" is not allowed.4..All vendors must sign Hold Harmless below.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Thank you for your interest in the Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Each booth is required to have a 2A 10 BC fire extinguisher and comply with Fire Marshal Codes and Regulations
All food vendors are required to have a Mobile Food Vendor Permit with the City of Townsend.
DO NOT SEND CHECKS – PAYMENT WILL BE PROCESSED ON THE CREDIT CARD ON FILE IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED.
**NO REFUNDS – THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
T
Hosted by Townsend Cades Cove Gateway Alliance
Joined Eventeny in April 2024
2 events
Townsend, Tennessee, United States 
View profile
Message
Follow
Following
