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If you’ve always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon, this one is for you!
There is a hot air balloon festival coming to South Florida in December.
It’s the Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival and it is a 2-night balloon glow and laser show at the Collier County Fair & Expo Center.
Tickets are sold by the day rather than for the whole weekend, so pick the night you want to go.
See prices & availability →Gates open at 5pm both nights, and the balloons start inflating around 6:30pm once the wind drops enough.
At 9pm the field turns into the Balloon Glow & Laser Show with lit up balloons, laser effects and music.
It takes about 40 minutes to get there from Downtown Naples and 1 hour from Fort Myers, making it a very doable evening out.
Please note that while I try to be as accurate as possible, I always recommend checking the official website and socials. Things can change quickly and as much as I try to stay on top of things, it’s not always the case.
🎈 Quick Information About The Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival
📍 Where: Collier County Fair & Expo Center, 751 39th Ave NE, Naples, FL 34120
📅 When: Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026, gates open at 5pm
🎈 What is it?
The Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival is an eveningtime hot air balloon festival where you’ll find loads of tethered hot air balloons (which means they are roped to the ground).
You can simply enjoy the show (it looks absolutely beautiful!) or go on a short tethered ride.
There will also be a DJ and live music from several artists, craft and retail vendors, festival food and a Kids Zone with games and rides. 🎶
The 9pm finale puts the glowing balloons together with a laser show.
🎟️ Admission:
Entrance Tickets are sold by the day rather than for the whole weekend, so pick your night.
🧺 What to bring: Blankets, chairs and umbrellas. No coolers and no outside food or drink.
🚗 From Naples: 40 minutes
🚗 From Fort Myers: 1 hour
🎫 How To Book
Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival 👉 See prices and availability here
🌐 Website: balloonshows.com
📘 Facebook: Naples Hot Air Balloon Festival event
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