Hot Air Balloon Festival

**WHEN APPLYING MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE "MIAMI FRIENDORS" AS YOUR REFERRAL"

Soar high and catch vibrant views at the Miami Hot Air Balloon Festival—fun vibes and cool rides await!

Welcome to the Miami Hot Air Balloon Festival! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Tamiami Park on February 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time). Watch the sky light up with colorful hot air balloons! Bring your family and friends for a magical evening filled with excitement and wonder. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of hot air balloons up close. See you there!

Clear your calendar and bring the whole family out for one of Miami’s most colorful, high-energy, bucket-list-worthy festivals of the year! Bucket List Alert! Take a REAL tethered hot air balloon ride and rise above the crowd!

Schedule:
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Gates Open

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Hot Air Balloons set up
Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Balloon Rides Begin
Weather may change timing. See https://balloonshows.com/this-weekends-show for LIVE UPDATES at the show.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Show

11:00 PM
Festival ends


Vendor Fees:
Craft/Retail Booth - 10x10 2 days $150.00
10ftx10ft Vendor Booth. This will be outside with no power.
***THIS IS NOT FOOD & SNACK! YOU CAN NOT ADVERTISE OR SELL ITEMS OUTSIDE OF YOUR VENDOR SPACE!NO GLOW PRODUCTS!

Snack Vendor $500.00
Up to 25 feet, 2 day event. Can only sell snack type foods. Requires you own generator.

Food Truck/ Tent $800.00
Up to 35 Feet, 2 Day event. Full plates not "SNACK" food. Requires your own generator.
Event Set-Up Details:


Additional Information:
Retail Vendor: Set up Schedule Thursday from 12:00PM-4:00 PM & Friday from 10:00AM-3:00PM

Food Vendors: Set up schedule for Thursday from 12:00PM - 4:00PM & for Friday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Tear down is after Show end on Saturday evening, approx. 11:00PM.

Prices are per space and non-refundable. All spaces are reserved for Friday and Saturday evening. Craft Vendors should bring their own quiet running generator (if needed) and lighting for under their tents. (Battery powered LED light)

Regulations: All exhibitors must provide their own tables, booths, or equipment. This is a wide open field. Be prepared. Vendor must clean up space at close of event including removal of all trash to dumpster. Violators will not be invited back next year. There will be some trash dumpsters provided.

No pets allowed in the parking or festival areas. Service animals only. Space is reserved on a first paid basis. NO EXCLUSIVITY will be granted to any vendors. Payment in FULL must be received within completion of this electronic application. If your application is denied your payment will be returned.

Food Vendors: Dumpsters will be onsite, trash cans will be emptied throughout the day. Bagged trash will be collected from your space during the day.

Ride/Food Vendor liability: General liability no less than $1 Million per occurrence.

Insurance COI Requirements for ride/food/craft vendors, 2 COIs are required:

1 - COI must list Hot Air Balloon Management as the certificate holder: Name Hot Air Balloon Management 313 Ridgeview DR. Summerville GA 30747

1 - COI must list the event grounds as Certificate holder: Miami Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Suite 2340 Miami, Fl. 33128

IN EACH COI DESCRIPTION: Certificate must also indicate that coverage is in effect for the entire period of Friday and Saturday, of the festival and must contain stipulation that the Hot Air Balloon Management shall receive at least 10 days prior written notice of cancellation or modifications.

Your insurance provider can email the information directly email: nicole.r@balloonshows.com

REQUIRED PERMIT INFO:
All food service concession & restroom service must meet Health Dept. requirements. Temporary permits for food service concession must be obtained prior to the event.