Hot Air Balloon Festival at Lanier Islands Resort

Representing
Lanier Islands Resort’s newest signature event, The Hot Air Balloon Festival takes
flight September 18 and 19 along the scenic shores of Lake Lanier. Open from 5
to 10 PM each evening, the Balloon Shows USA-produced event will feature an
inspiring display of hot air balloons, tethered balloon rides, live music and
DJ entertainment, family-friendly activities for little ones in the Kids’ Zone,
opportunities to shop unique craft and retail vendors, a wide variety of
festival food, and a nightly grand finale that begins around 9 PM with a laser
light show set to music with coordinated balloon burns.

For guests
looking to turn the festival into a full lakeside getaway, Lanier Islands
Resort is offering a Balloon Festival Getaway package featuring overnight
accommodations and a $50 food & beverage credit per night (note: package does
not include festival tickets). Festival guests are encouraged to extend their
stay and enjoy everything the resort has to offer, including its multiple
dining options, boating, golf courses, pickleball courts, spa, and indoor
entertainment at Game Changer. Single-day tickets for the Hot Air Balloon
Festival are $20 for adults (18+) and $10 for children (6-17). Kids 5 and under
will be admitted for FREE. VIP tickets – which include FREE unlimited snacks
and access to VIP portable bathrooms – are $45 for adults and $30 for children.
Military members and first responders receive discounted admission with valid
ID. Tethered balloon rides are $35/person. A portion of the proceeds will
benefit local special needs initiatives and the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. To learn more and to purchase your tickets, visit https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/hot-air-balloon-festival/.