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Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festivals 2025

June 7 & 8, and 
September 20 & 21 at Warren Community College

WASHINGTON TWP. - Come out to Warren County and explore the beautiful terrain - rolling hills and valleys, streams, fields and forests. Nestled in Washington Township, Warren Community College is where you will find a mix of hot air balloons, entertainment and fun two times a year!

Warren Community College is located on Route 57, minutes from Routes 31, 22 and 78. 

Hot air balloons will take off each evening between  Limited full flight hot air balloon rides are available. Other hot air balloon rides include tethered rides, a short up and down for $30 per adult and $20 youth ages 4-12, and the Fred G. Monster.

Gates open at 1 p.m. and the festivities run until 8:30 p.m. each evening. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, children’s entertainment, live bands and DJ, tethered rides, games and of course, the mass balloon launch and glow with Fred G. Monster in the evenings.

Meet SPOT the robot Dog” at WarrenUAS as Warren Community College showcases the College's extensive - and nationally recognized - Drone/Robotics/AI program.

Musical entertainment, kids entertainment and more.

Saturday features the Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show, from 1-5 pm, with all the registration fees supporting the Fred Grotenhuis Memorial Scholarships. Registration day of the event is $20.  

Admission for the event is as follows:

GENERAL ADMISSION: 

Save on Advance Tickets at www.balloonfestnj.com. Handling fees apply.

Adult: $10

Youth Ages 4-12: $4

Ages 3 & Under: Free

Parking: $5 /car

At the Gate: Cash or Credit.

Adult: $12,

Youth ages 4-12: $5

Ages 3 & Under: Free

Parking: $6 /car

Warren Community College has plenty of lawn to spread out and social distance. Pets, food and alcoholic beverages are prohibited (with the exception of snacks & beverages for small children). Feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs, small games like quoits and corn hole. 

Proceeds from the event support the Warren Community College Foundation, the Fred T. Grotenhuis Veterans Community Center project and the Fred Grotenhuis scholarships (fredgscholarships.org).

For more details on how to be a sponsor, vendor, or to book a balloon ride, email [email protected]. Other details may be found online at www.balloonfestnj.com.