For future dates and ticket announcements, visit the Stowe Balloon Festival website.
The Stowe Balloon Festival: Hot Air Balloons Over Vermont’s Green Mountains
The Stowe Balloon Festival website shares future date and ticket announcements.
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The Stowe Balloon Festival: Hot Air Balloons Over Vermont’s Green Mountains
The Stowe Balloon Festival returned for its second year as a community event in 2026, bringing hot air balloon flights, tethered rides and family entertainment to Mayo Field. Here's what to know about the festival, including ticket prices, activities and why a hot air balloon ride remains one of my most memorable Father's Day gifts.
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Vermont Winter
Ice Skate Slopeside at This Outdoor Rink in Stowe
Skate beneath the slopes at Spruce Peak, where a free outdoor rink, mountain views and an easy après-skate make a perfect Stowe winter outing.
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Hotels
Swim Outside in the Snow at This Heated Pool in Stowe
Swim from indoors into a heated outdoor pool surrounded by snow and mountain views at Spruce Peak, one of my favorite Stowe winter experiences.
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More local favorites nearby
Restaurant
The Bench
Hotel restaurant
Eastside Bar + Bites
Winery, cidery or distillery
Stowe Cider
Favorite gondola ride
Stowe
Favorite breakfast
Butler’s Pantry
Color analysis
House of Colour
Favorite market
Cork Market & The Candy Castle
Brewery
Idletyme Brewing
