WASHINGTON BALLOON FIELD GUIDE
Evening Ascents Above Warren County: Full Flight Balloon Rides at the September Festival
An evening, weather-dependent hot-air flight of roughly 40 minutes over the Warren County countryside with single, private and tethered options—this guide explains schedule, pricing, and what to expect.
Evening Ascents Above Warren County: Full Flight Balloon Rides at the September Festival.
Operated by Balloonatics and Aeronuts in Washington, New Jersey, the Full Flight Balloon Rides at the September Festival lift passengers into the long, soft light of evening for scenic excursions over Warren County. Flights are offered as roughly 40-minute full flights, with a range of ticketing options from single non-exclusive riders to private charters; shorter tethered ascents are available as a separate, first-come offering.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Float above the Warren County countryside
Riders drift with the wind in an evening launch, typically enjoying approximately a 40-minute flight that traverses the rolling fields and open vistas of Warren County—weather permitting.
From single seats to private charters
The festival offers single non-exclusive riders as well as private experiences: single rider tickets start at $350, private rides for two are listed at $825 and private rides for three at $1,250; operators also accommodate groups up to five passengers.
Tethered rides for a quick ascent
For a short up-and-down experience, tethered rides are offered (weather permitting) on a first-come, first-served basis—priced at $30 per adult and $20 for ages 4–12; ages 3 and under ride free with a paying adult.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
The day centers on an evening launch: attendees check in in the hour before launch, then board as the balloon inflates and rises. The full-flight experience lasts roughly 40 minutes, a calm, wind-driven float that depends on conditions and concludes once the pilot identifies a safe landing window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits and when you might reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full Flight Balloon flights are scheduled for 5:15 pm with check-in between 4:15 and 5:00 pm; tethered rides are tentatively planned to begin around 4:30–5:00 pm, weather permitting.
Bring your balloon ride ticket (tickets now include admission) and arrive within the posted check-in window so crews can brief and load passengers before the evening launch.
Single rider and private-ride pricing is published for the event; tethered-ride tickets are sold at the balloon tent on a first-come basis once daily start times are confirmed by staff.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the full flight?
A full flight is generally around 40 minutes, subject to weather conditions.
When do I need to arrive?
Full Flight Balloon flights are at 5:15 pm, with check-in between 4:15 and 5:00 pm.
What are the prices for full flights?
Single rider tickets start at $350; private rides for two are $825 and private rides for three are $1,250.
Are tethered rides available and how much do they cost?
Tethered rides—short up-and-down ascents—are offered for $30 per adult and $20 for ages 4–12; ages 3 and under ride free with a paying adult, weather permitting.
Can I reserve a tethered ride in advance?
No; tethered rides are first-come, first-served and tickets are sold at the Balloon Ride tent once a start time for the day is confirmed.
Are there private options for groups?
Yes; in addition to single non-exclusive riders and group baskets up to five passengers, private experiences are offered for two or three people at the published rates.