Adirondack Balloon Festival 2026
Fri, Sep 18
|The Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport
We're thrilled to announce that Locomotive Rides will be at the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Queensbury, NY! Three days of trackless train rides surrounded by hot air balloons, fall foliage, and one of the best festivals in the Adirondacks. Dates and details dropping soon. You don't want to miss .
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 443 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury, NY 12804, USA
About the event
The Mountain Express is heading to the Adirondack Balloon Festival! 🚂🎈 Find us at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury from Friday through Sunday for three full days of trackless train rides against one of the most spectacular backdrops in New York State.
Imagine this: dozens of colorful hot air balloons rising into the sky over the Adirondack foothills while the kids take a spin on the Mountain Express. It doesn't get much better than that.
And there's so much more happening all around you. Mass balloon ascensions at sunrise, the incredible Moonglow lighting up the night, live music, food vendors, a craft fair, and activities for all ages. The festival is free to attend, so grab the family, come ride the train, and take in all the magic of one of the biggest balloon festivals on the East Coast.
Exact times and pricing coming soon. This is an outdoor…