Join Us for the 2025 Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival, taking place This beloved community tradition features vibrant hot air balloons, live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and more—all supporting the Plainville Fire Company’s fundraising efforts, including scholarships and assistance to local organizations.

Schedule of Events:

August 22, 2025

Balloon Glow

Experience dazzling balloons glow as tethered balloons light up the evening sky.

Fireworks Display

A spectacular fireworks show is scheduled around 9:15 PM. In the event of inclement weather, the show will move to Saturday night.

Rides & Games

Enjoy expanded amusment rides, including a giant slide, and games for all ages.

Arts & Crafts Fair

Shop from nearly 100 vendors offering handmade crafts, local goods, and information booths.

Food & Beverages

Delight in food truck favorites with a record number of offerings, highlighting a variety of different cuisines.

Live Entertainment

A lineup of local and regional performers will provide continuous music and shows throughout the festival.

August 23, 2025

Car Show
View a diverse collection of classic and specialty vehicles at the festival’s car show.

Balloon Launches

Early morning launch at 6:00 AM and evening launch at 6:00 PM.
Note: All launches are weather-dependent and at the discretion of the pilots.

Rides & Games

Enjoy expanded amusment rides, including a giant slide, and games for all ages.

Arts & Crafts Fair

Shop from nearly 100 vendors offering handmade crafts, local goods, and information booths.

Food & Beverages

Delight in food truck favorites with a record number of offerings, highlighting a variety of different cuisines.

Live Entertainment

A lineup of local and regional performers will provide continuous music and shows throughout the festival.

Date: August 22 - 23, 2025

Location: Norton Park, 1-15 Norton Park Road Plainville, CT 06062

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