Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival

Operated by the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 corporation, the Dutchess County Fairgrounds encompasses 147 acres, straddling the Village and Town of Rhinebeck. The location offers easy access and free parking.
From the Taconic State Parkway:
To Route 199 Exit. Exit at Route 199 (Red Hook, Rhinebeck). Turn left onto Route 199, heading west. Then bear left on the fork to Route 308, continuing west. Route 308 will take you into Rhinebeck. At the traffic light in Rhinebeck, turn right onto Route 9, heading north. The entrance to the Fairgrounds is approximately 2 miles from that traffic light on the right (east).

From the NY State Thruway (I87/I90:)
To Exit 19, Kingston. After paying toll, you will enter a traffic circle; take your first right off the traffic circle (Route 28). You will go through a traffic light and bear right on the exit for the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Route 209, heading east. Crossing the bridge, the road changes to Route 199. After the bridge, at the second traffic light, turn right, heading south, onto Route 9G. In approximately 1 mile, you will come to another traffic light and the intersection of Route 9. Turn right onto Route 9, heading south. The Fairgrounds are located approximately 2 miles on your left.

Venue Contact Person : Andy Imperati

Venue Contact Email: aimperati@dutchessfair.com