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SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED-TIME OFFER • \n				\n					Save 20% on Any Cabin with Code SUMMER•\n				\n					Valid Through June 18\n					\n						\n				\n									\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n        	            Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival	            \n	                A Sky Full of Color Over the Quiet Side of the Smokies	            	            \n	                The Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the most photogenic events of the Smokies summer. Held at the Townsend Visitor Center\, professional balloonists light up the evening sky with a stunning balloon glow and offer tethered rides against a breathtaking mountain sunset. The 2026 event also features live music\, food trucks\, craft vendors\, a laser show\, and a kids’ play area. Make the scenic drive from Smith Creek Resort over to Townsend for an unforgettable summer evening on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. Who It’s For: Families\, photographers\, couples\, and anyone wanting a uniquely beautiful Smokies experience. What to Expect: Professional balloon glow\, tethered balloon rides\, live music\, food trucks\, craft vendors\, laser show\, and Tennessee wine tasting (21+). Do’s: Buy presale tickets and parking online\, arrive in the late afternoon for the best balloon photos\, and bring a camera. Don’ts: Don’t bring outside coolers or alcohol. Don’t expect refunds on general admission if weather grounds the balloons. 	                    				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                Information	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Location: Townsend Visitor Center\, 7930 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Townsend\, TN 37882                                                        \n                                                                        Website: gsmballoonfest.com                                                                                \n                                                                        Phone: 865-448-6134                                                                                \n                                                                        Distance from Smith Creek Resort: ~13 miles / ~30 min                            				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                Date and Timings	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Start Date: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\nEnd Date: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\nHours: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM (rain or shine)                            				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                What to Know	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Type of Experience: Outdoor festival\, balloon glow\, family entertainment.                                                        \n                                                                        Fun Fact: Proceeds from the festival benefit the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department and Townsend Elementary School.                            				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n            \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n            				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live
URL:https://smithcreekresort.com/event/great-smoky-mountain-hot-air-balloon-festival/
LOCATION:pigeon forge\, Pigeon Forge • Pigeon Forge\, TN\, Pigeon Forge\, TN\, 37862\, United States
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