COLUMBUS, New Jersey — If you happen to look up at the sky over Burlington County this weekend and see something unexpected, do not be alarmed.
Dozens of massive, colorful hot air balloons are about to take over the New Jersey sky — and it is going to be something worth stopping for.
What Is Happening This Weekend
The Burlington Hot Air Balloon Festival is returning to the Burlington County Fairgrounds this weekend, June 19 and 20.
It is one of the most visually stunning events the region puts on all year.
The fairgrounds will come alive with a full weekend of live music, food vendors, craft and retail stalls, and of course — the balloons.
Big, bold, and impossible to miss, they will rise above Columbus and paint the sky in a way you rarely get to see in everyday life.
You Can Actually Go Up in One
This is not just a watch-from-the-ground kind of event.
Attendees can sign up for actual balloon rides and experience the view from above — floating high over New Jersey with nothing but open sky around you.
For those who prefer to keep both feet on the ground, just watching the balloons launch is a sight that tends to stop people in their tracks.
Plan Your Visit
The Burlington County Fairgrounds is located at 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road in Columbus, New Jersey.
Gates open at 5 PM both days.
Bring your family, grab your friends, and get there early — events like this draw crowds fast, and parking fills up quickly once the balloons start going up.
This is exactly the kind of weekend that turns into a memory you talk about for years.
Have you ever seen a hot air balloon up close or taken a ride in one? Tell us about it in the comments — we would love to hear your experience.
Moments like these are a reminder that sometimes the most unforgettable experiences are happening right in your own backyard — you just have to show up.
