Balloons Over Rockbridge Festival | Roanoke News

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Balloons Over Rockbridge in Lexington, Virginia — a free, family-friendly festival blending hot air balloons, live music, food trucks, and kid activities. The main balloon action kicks off at 2 p.m. with tethered rides (first-come, first-served, $25 for adults, $20 for kids under 10) from 5–7 p.m. on Saturday (moved back due to heat), and full piloted flights at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. both days (book ahead, $350/person). Don’t miss the magical Ed McDaniel Memorial Balloon Glow at 9 p.m. nightly. All proceeds support local charities like Unity 4 Kids and Meals on Wheels — perfect for a patriotic, uplifting holiday experience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00cb15c9e8200ba9