Balloon Festival 1-Night Package
Balloon Festival 1-Night Package
- One night (Saturday) accommodations
- Festival admission Saturday Morning and Saturday Evening
- Easter Sunday Brunch
- Complimentary transportation throughout the festival
Easter Weekend | Friday-Sunday, April 3-5, 2026
Witness the sky come alive at the 12th Annual Balloons over Horseshoe Bay Resort! One of the most anticipated events of the year is back Easter Weekend 2026 at Horseshoe Bay Resort. Enjoy hot air balloons from across the United States.
Festivities include a Friday night VIP BBQ & Balloons event. Saturday morning (6:30-10:00 AM) features a hot air balloon glow, helicopter Easter egg drop, skydivers, breakfast foods, cocktails, and more. Saturday evening (4-9 PM) brings more fun with added Great American Kites, rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, face painters, henna artists, food trucks, live music, and more.
Join us as hot air balloons from across the United States come to Horseshoe Bay Resort along with fun festivities that include live music, an Easter egg drop, skydivers, balloon glows, kids games, face painters, great food and more!
Open to the Public – Saturday, April 4th
6:30-10am | Morning Session
4-9pm | Evening Session
Sunday, April 5 | 9:00AM-12:30PM | Granite Ballroom
Indulge in an unforgettable Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 5, 2026. Enjoy a culinary journey featuring favorites like an omelet station, blintz + French toast, Texas breakfast potatoes, citrus poached shrimp, smoked bone-in ham, carving stations with prime rib and smoked salmon, plus soup, salads and sides. Finish your brunch with delectable desserts.
Easter Brunch is included in both Balloon Festival resort guest packages.
Easter Brunch reservations are exclusively for resort guests and members of The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
Horseshoe Bay Resort Ranch, Highway 71
6:00pm | Gates Open at The Ranch
6:00pm | Gunnar Latham Preforming Live on Main Stage
6:30pm | Texas Hill Country Cowboy Cookout & Wine Tasting
7:30 pm | Alex Lambert Performing Live on Main Stage
Sunset | Hot Air Balloon Glow & Pilot Introductions
Complimentary Parking
*Private event for VIP Package Guests, Sponsors, and Members of The Club at Horseshoe Bay Resort.
Horseshoe Bay Resort Ranch, Highway 71 Entrance
6:30am | Gates Open at The Ranch
6:30am | Light Breakfast + Mimosas/Bloody Mary Bar – Available For Purchase
7:00am | Balloon Ascensions Begin at Daylight (Weather Permitting)
8:45am | Disc Dog Show
9:30am | Helicopter Easter Egg Drop For The Kids
*No Activities between 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
Weather Permitting
Horseshoe Bay Resort Ranch, Highway 71 Entrance
4:00pm | Gates Open at The Ranch
4:00pm | Food Concessions, Food Trucks, Bars Open, Retail Market, Games, Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline, Inflatables For Kids, Pony Rides, Face Painters, Henna Artists, Balloon Artists
4:00pm | Main Stage – Live Music
4:30pm | Powered Parachutes Demonstration
4:45pm | Disc Dog Show
5:00pm | Main Stage – Live Music
5:30pm | Opening Ceremonies and Skydivers
5:45pm | Disc Dog Show
6:00pm | Main Stage – Live Music
8:00pm | 2025 Balloon Glow Finale
8:30pm | Main Stage – Live Music
9:00pm | Conclusion
Note: Times and events are subject to change
**All events are weather permitting. Blankets and fold-up chairs are encouraged. Bring your camera. No outside food or beverage allowed. No smoking allowed on festival grounds. Times are subject to change.***No Pets Allowed***No Drones Allowed***
CHILDREN 12 and under FREE WITH ACCOMPANYING PARENT.
*NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON PURCHASED TICKETS.
While we’d love for everyone to enjoy a ride, hot-air balloon flights will not be available due to safety regulations. But don’t worry—there’s still plenty of fun to be had with stunning balloon glows and tethered displays!
There are no restrictions on the type of bag you can bring to the event. You’re welcome to bring the bag that best suits your needs!
Please reference your confirmation email for Saturday Day Passes to find your parking pass. Upon arrival, our team will direct you to the correct lot. Guests staying at the resort can also park at the hotel and take a complimentary shuttle to the event grounds and back.
Yes, you can use this to transfer your credit/debit payments to cash for event currency.
We accept credit/debit Room and Member numbers. Once you pay, you’ll receive tickets that can be used as event currency.
Feel free to bring your lawn chairs to relax and enjoy the view near the balloons and other activities. There is also complimentary seating near the live stage.
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