The Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to Viera on March 20 and 21, offering a weekend of hot air balloon rides, laser shows, and evening glow events at Space Coast Daily Park. The two-day festival begins at 5 p.m. each evening at 5775 Stadium Parkway, Viera, with tickets available online for $10 to $45. Organizers expect hundreds of visitors to gather for the family-friendly event, which includes daytime balloon rides and nighttime displays of glowing balloons against the sky.
The festival will feature multiple balloon launches throughout the day, with pilots from across the country participating. Evening events will highlight the Balloons Glow, where dozens of balloons will be illuminated and suspended in the air. A laser show is scheduled to accompany the glow display, adding to the visual spectacle. Admission to the park is free, but tickets are required for balloon rides and evening events.
Tickets for the festival can be purchased through Freshtix.com under the event listing. Prices vary based on the activity: $10 for general admission, $25 for a balloon ride, and $45 for a combo ticket including both a ride and glow event access. The event is organized by the Space Coast Daily Park Foundation, which has hosted the festival annually since 2018.
The festival has become a popular spring event in Brevard County, drawing visitors from neighboring counties. Last year’s event reported over 3,000 attendees, with organizers expecting similar numbers this year. Local businesses in Viera have already begun promoting the event, with several restaurants and hotels offering special packages for festival visitors.
The Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of the largest annual events in the area, combining the region’s aerospace heritage with family entertainment. Organizers emphasize that the event is open to all ages and includes food vendors, live music, and educational displays about hot air balloon safety and history.