Head to Chester County for a hot air balloon festival this June

There will be tons of activities both in the air and on the ground

Go for a ride in a hot air balloon this summer.
Skitterphoto /Pexels

The 12th annual Chester County Balloon Fest will take place in June, over three days, at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, Penn. 

Visitors to the family-friendly festival are invited to take tethered or untethered hot air balloon rides, or watch as the colorful aircrafts take flight.


RELATED: Camden's parks will become music venues during free concert series | Watch "Jaws" while orchestra performs blockbuster's score | Your ultimate guide to free outdoor movie screenings in Philly


In addition, there will be helicopter rides, fireworks, a zip line, a special shape balloon show in the sky, monster truck rides, live music and a fire truck parade. Each day of the festival, there's a different schedule of events.

Admission is $10 for children and $15 for adults. Tethered balloon rides are $15, untethered rides are $225 in the morning and $250 in the evening, and helicopter rides are $60. Tickets can be purchased here.


2018 Chester County Balloon Fest

Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 24
$10-$15 admission
New Garden Flying Field
1235 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374