Hot Air Ballooning

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Our 31st Anniversary
New York State Festival of Balloons
Labor Day Weekend -- Aug 30,31,Sept 1,2,3 2012
Dansville Municipal Airport- entrance on Maple Street
Dansville, NY 14437





Rides & Games for Children
Tethered Balloon Rides
Continuous Entertainment



Our local band- Retrospective
"Retrospective in 2011"



Thursday Night Balloon Glow



Entrance Fee $5.00 per person - Children under 12 Free

This event is organized and staffed solely by community volunteers. In 1997 the Dansville Balloon Festival was designated as the New York State Festival of Balloons. The festival features:

  • Six scheduled launches beginning Friday, 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 6 AM & 6 PM, Monday 6 AM
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • International Food Court
  • Free Entertainment
  • Rides & Amusements for children
  • Car Show

Free Balloon GLOW on Thursday beginning at 7 PM.


The goal of the festival is to provide entertainment and enjoyment to our spectators, bring visitors to our community, and share our profits with local charities. Over the years an average of 35,000 spectators per year visit our valley to enjoy the festival.
The success of prior festivals made it possible to share profits with local charities and organizations.

The beauty of an early morning flight is breathtaking as balloons gracefully float over our valley. The thrill of a mass evening launch is a real crowd pleaser. For those passengers taking their first flight, wonderful thoughts and memories will long endure.

Though we are one of the largest events of its type, The New York Festival of Balloons, is a great deal more than hot air balloons. Take a look at the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for this coming Labor Day Weekend and you will agree that there is something for everyone all weekend long at the N.Y.S.F.O.B.



Up in the air about a special gift?


Gift Certificates are available for balloon rides during the festival.

Click on Book Your Flight for Information and Reservations forms.



Contacts for further information:
Arts and Crafts - Mary Ann Holden
Balloon Pilots - Gerri Waight
Balloon Rides - Gerri Waight
Food Concessions - Nikki Burk
Camping - Gerri Waight
Schedule of Events - Gerri Waight
General Information - Dorothy Hotchkiss
Advertising Opportunities - Dorothy Hotchkiss
Entertainmet - Deb Applin
Volunteering - Dorothy Hotchkiss

NO DOGS/PETS ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
NO COOLERS- NO ALCOHOL



2011 Photos

See spectator captured photos:
Photos courtesy of Tom Lyons, VP Niagara Region Porsche Club of America.
Photos courtesy of © Janie L. Ferguson

More Photos coming...
Please submit your special photos of our Festival to ronb@ronb.net.


2010 Photos
courtesy of Brian Martina
courtesy of Tim Hack



Dansville Balloon Festival
photos courtesy of Tim Hack




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Dansville Municipal Airport
Festival entrance is on Maple Street
Dansville, NY 14437
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