New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning

Festival hours are Friday, July 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 28, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, July 29 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mass hot air balloon ascensions are scheduled for Friday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 28 at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, July 29 at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., wind and weather permitting.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $17 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-12, at all Quick Chek stores in New Jersey beginning June 1. Children age 3 and under are admitted free. Tickets at the gate will be $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-12.

Advance tickets can be also be purchased by calling 1-800-HOT-AIR-9 (1-800-468-2479) or online at www.balloonfestival.com.