40th Annual Natchez Balloon Festival
100 Orleans Street
Natchez MS, 39120
Date: October 17, 2025 to October 19, 2025
The 40th Annual Natchez Balloon Festival will take place October 17th-19th, 2025! That’s right! This year, SUNDAY IS BACK! Check below for the live music lineup, announced July 4th, 2025! 
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DETAILS:
Balloon flights at 7 am Friday, and 7:30 am Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).
Festival kicks-off at 4 pm Friday, 11 am Saturday, and 11 am Sunday on the grounds of Rosalie Bicentennial Garden, 100 Orleans Street.
3 entry gates are located on Broadway Street, Orleans Street, and behind Rosalie. Pro tip: Buy your tickets in advance: Holders of pre-purchased tickets have access to a fast-track entry lane. No waiting required.
Tickets are on sale NOW! Click here to purchase!
Tickets may be purchased online or at Historic Natchez Foundation, 108 South Commerce Street.
Ticket Info
(General admission and VIP packages available. Ticket Sales are Final-No Refunds.)
Friday
General admission: $20
Saturday
General admission: $35 in advance, $40 day-of
Saturday VIP: $130 in advance, $155 day-of
Sunday
General admission: $10
Weekend Pass
General admission: $45 in advance, $55 day-of
Weekend VIP: $325 in advance, $375 day-of
Children ten and under are free.
VIP Tickets
VIP tickets provide access to the Cappy Stahlman Sponsor and VIP tent overlooking the Mississippi River with an open bar on Friday 10/17, private cash bar on Saturday and Sunday, tables and chairs, and air-conditioned restrooms. The weekend VIP pass includes a dinner in the tent on Friday night.
*Please note: Carnival rides and access to the grounds requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased on site.
More info: natchezballoonfestival.com
