UP, UP AND AWAY!
UP, UP AND AWAY!
“I truly love ballooning
and I just can’t wait to be up in the air again, so come fly with us. I promise you, if you have half as much fun as I do, you will have more fun than you would ever expect…”
Scott Griswold
Lead Pilot & Owner | FAA Certified & Insured
Planning to ride a hot air balloon at the festival?
A festival admission ticket is required to access the launch field and participate in balloon rides.
Your ticket grants you entry to the full festival experience — including live music, vendors, food, wine, and access to lift off into the skies with Above All Balloon Rides!
If you’re planning to ride a hot air balloon and experience the festival and the scenery from above, click the link below to book your ride. If you have any questions regarding the hot air balloon rides, please contact Above All Balloon Rides directly.
Tethered balloon rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis, once the balloons are set up. No pre-ale or sign-up required. $25 per person. Cash or Venmo payments only.
Please note: Above All Balloon Rides only offers bookings for this weekend in the Watkins Glen area. If you would like to book at another time, we can recommend a local company to use.
518-505-0330
Aboveallballoonrides@gmail.com
BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT
All Flights are weather permitting!
Weather needed for hot air balloon operations – Calm winds generally less that 7-10 mph, clear skies free of rain or other precipitation within 50 miles. Balloons generally operate at sunrise or 1-2 hours before sunset, this is when the winds are usually calm and most predictable.
The timeframe is not negotiable. Sunrise and sunset are at specific times each day, and we must fly within the window of daylight.
Wear comfortable shoes. We prefer that you wear sneakers or hiking boots. Sandals will not protect your feet. We take off and land in open pastures and areas of un-kept land. This is an outdoor event.
For planning purposes, we need to know the passenger weight if you are over 250 lbs.
This is a rigorous activity. We are unable to fly passengers who are pregnant or have knee or hip issues that drastically limit mobility.
Please let your pilot know of any other serious medical conditions that may affect the flight.
Plan for your entire ballooning experience to last for 3-4 hours. Your balloon package includes:
A pre-flight briefing
Balloon inflation (you may participate!)
45-60 minutes of flight time
Landing and balloon pack-up
Post Flight Beverage Toast
Return to your car