{"id":414226,"date":"2026-03-25T09:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=414226"},"modified":"2026-04-26T00:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T06:00:40","slug":"montgomery-hot-air-balloon-festival","status":"expired","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/event\/montgomery-hot-air-balloon-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get ready to look up, Alabama\u2014because the sky over Montgomery is about to burst into color! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for a magical two-day celebration on April 24\u201325, 2026, bringing breathtaking views, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable moments. Whether you\u2019re a first-time visitor or a returning fan, this festival is the perfect way to welcome spring with a sense of wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sun rises and sets, dozens of vibrant hot air balloons will take to the sky, creating a picture-perfect backdrop you won\u2019t want to miss. The festival blends the awe of balloon glows and launches with the energy of a community fair. Expect live entertainment, delicious food vendors, arts and crafts, and activities designed to delight kids and adults alike. From the gentle roar of burners lighting up the evening sky to the laughter of families enjoying the festivities, the atmosphere is pure joy from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1350x1005-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-414228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1350x1005-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1350x1005-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1350x1005-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1350x1005.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spectacular hot air balloon launches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening balloon glow shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live music and entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food trucks and local vendors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kids\u2019 activity zones and games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts and crafts booths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo-worthy moments at every turn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When &amp; Where<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> April 24\u201325, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Times:<\/strong> Gates open at 5PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Montgomery, Alabama (specific venue details announced closer to event date)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montgomery Hot Air Balloon Festival is more than just an event\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of community, color, and creativity that lifts spirits as high as the balloons themselves. Whether you\u2019re snapping photos, sampling local flavors, or simply soaking in the view, this is one springtime tradition you\u2019ll want to mark on your calendar. Gather your friends and family and head to Montgomery for a weekend that\u2019s sure to leave you floating on air!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":414227,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"event_listing_category":[186],"event_listing_type":[172],"class_list":["post-414226","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_listing_category-community-culture","event_listing_type-festival-or-fair"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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