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Hudsonville Balloon Days 2026 is the Place to Be for Sky High Summer Fun

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Balloon Days Brings the Free Family Fun

Looking for a fun way to kick off your summer? 

Hudsonville Balloon Days is taking over the Hudsonville Fairgrounds on June 19 and 20, and it’s the kind of event that feels like a full-on summer celebration. 

This free hot air balloon festival brings a day full of family fun with kids activities, food trucks, craft vendors, and of course, hot air balloons.

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The balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, and glowing balloons at dusk level up the summer fun experience that makes the day feel extra special.

Be sure you add this family-friendly festival to your calendar and see why everyone is excited for the Hudsonville Balloon Days.

A Sky Full of Balloons

No matter how old you are, most of us love watching hot air balloons.

At the Hudsonville Balloon Days, you can balloon watch and cheer as your favorites float up into the sky.

Hudsonville Balloon Days
Hudsonville Balloon Days

If you’d like to float in one yourself, you can get in a tethered balloon or just stand in the basket. The kids will love it!

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Stand in a hot air balloon basket

There are even special meet and greets where you can meet a hot air balloon pilot!

Meet a pilot
Meet a pilot

Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets as nighttime brings a special treat with all the glowing balloons.

It’s a magical experience to see them glow as they lift off toward the sky.

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Nighttime Liftoff

Kids Activities

There are so many free, fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

Each year brings new fun with foam cannons, face painting, inflatables, balloon animals and more. 

Family fun activities are available both festival days from 4 – 10 PM.

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Kids Zone Fun

Arts & Craft Show

Be sure you check out all the art and craft vendors while you’re there for unique gifts and treats.

The Arts & Craft Show will be 3 – 9 PM both days of the festival.

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Vendors & Food Trucks

Spend the Day in Hudsonville

Hot air balloons aren’t the only reason to visit Hudsonville

Whether you’re looking to try wakeboarding at Action Wake Park, hit a nature trail or try out the newest donut at Sprinkles Donut shop, the small town will keep you exploring for the day.

Wake Boarding at Action Wake Park in Hudsonville - Facebook
Wake boarding at Action Wake Park

PSA – Keep an Eye on the Weather

West Michigan weather can be unpredictable.

It’s important to remember that hot air balloon flights are weather dependent. Balloon pilots are very skilled and you can be sure balloons will go up as long as the weather allows.

Visitors will want lawn chairs, blankets, and layers to be ready to watch the balloons sail during the afternoon and evening.

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Hot air balloons in flight

Know Before You Go

Location

Hudsonville Fairgrounds
5235 Park Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426

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Dates & Times

Saturday, June 19, 2026: 3 – 9 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2026: 3 – 9 PM

Balloon lift-off is weather permitting

Tickets

Entry is free, but parking is $10 (cash only) per vehicle.

Lift off Into Fun

From morning fun to glowing skies at dusk, Hudsonville Balloon Days will have you saying, “This is summer.”

Mark your calendar, grab your family and see why this local favorite is the perfect start to the season.

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Danielle Kaschyk

Writer. Traveler. Mom of 2. Danielle loves to visit and write about fun experiences in and around Michigan.

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