The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta at Princess Louise Park in beautiful Sussex, New Brunswick. It is the largest FREE family outdoor event in Atlantic Canada.

NEXT FIESTA: SEPTEMBER 5TH TO 8TH, 2024!

VENDOR AND ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED. WILL OPEN SPRING 2024

What an amazing 36th annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta. The volunteer committee would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Sponsors, Landowners, Volunteers, Pilots, Crew and of course our Vendors & Spectators! We had a great weekend and we hope you did too! Of course we are already thinking ahead to next year. Our event is "Always the weekend after Labour Day" and our dates for the 37th annual are September 5th-8th, 2024.

We will be opening our Vendor and Entertainment applications in early spring of 2024.

See you next year!

2023 Major Sponsors:

 
 
 

Hot Air Balloon Rides

During our event we have 2 opportunities to fly each day Thursday September 7th through Sunday September 10th (Weather Permitting)
The Balloons lift off just after sunrise at 7:30am and before sunset around 5:30pm (Weather Permitting)
$300 per person, cash only

HOW TO GET BALLOON RIDE»

Weekend Activities

We have a jam-packed weekend full of activities! Check out the Atlantic Superstore Bandstand, the Indoor Market, the Car Show & Shine on Sunday. We offer many vendors and and activities for all ages!

FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE»

Vendors

Looking to be a Vendor during the event? We have Indoor and Outdoor Spaces available for food, homemade goods, art and so much more!

INDOOR & OUTDOOR VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE FULL for 2023

Hot Air Balloons

Click below to see all of the beautiful balloons and a list of pilots coming in 2023

Check list for attending our event:

  • Sunscreen

  • Water Bottle

  • Lawn chair

Where Can I Park?

  • Mrs. Dunster’s

  • O’Connell Park

  • 8th Hussars Armouries

  • Sussex Regional High School

  • Sussex Sharing Club

NEWS & UPDATES

  • 2023 WE ARE BACK! Join us for FOUR days of Fiesta September 7,8, 9, 10 2023 ! Planning is well underway!



Policies

  • There is a NO DOGS policy on our grounds during the Fiesta. As we are an extremely crowded event with a lot of noise, we ask that you leave all dogs at home where they will be most comfortable. DO NOT leave dogs in vehicles. *Service animals are welcome. 

  • There is a NO DRONES policy for our fiesta as per Transport Canada regulations. Festival area is a CLOSED AIRSPACE for the duration of the Fiesta, including special licenses.

Thank you for your understanding as the safety of our balloons and spectators is our number one priority! 

“One of the most amazing things I have ever done, flying in a hot air balloon at the Fiesta.”

— Susan O.

“Great fun and lots of memories made! The little town is so friendly”

— Laurie C.

 

Have More Questions?

More answers on our FAQ Page, our Facebook Page or you can send us an email here: