River Bend Festivals

River Bend Festivals Bath Fairgrounds (est. 1944) hosts a balloon festival, pro lumberjack competition, and so much more!

SILVER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:Green Diamond EquipmentWithout you, the magic of River Bend Balloon Fest would not be possible....
09/08/2025

SILVER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:

Green Diamond Equipment

Without you, the magic of River Bend Balloon Fest would not be possible. Thank you!

BRONZE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:All Aboard ConvenienceWithout you, the magic of River Bend Balloon Fest would not be possible. ...
09/08/2025

BRONZE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT:

All Aboard Convenience

Without you, the magic of River Bend Balloon Fest would not be possible. Thank you!

09/04/2025

Our friends at Atlantic Balloon Fiesta in Sussex officially kicked off their festival today - wishing you soft breezes and gentle landings!

What an unforgettable weekend! Over the past 5 days we welcomed 14 amazing pilots, saw the balloons lift off in 5 beauti...
09/02/2025

What an unforgettable weekend!

Over the past 5 days we welcomed 14 amazing pilots, saw the balloons lift off in 5 beautiful launches, shared the magic of 4 glowing balloons, 2 tethered balloons, 1 lumberjack competition and even witnessed our very first proposal (congratulations! 💍✨). None of this would have been possible without the countless volunteers, sponsors and committee and crew members who worked tirelessly to bring the River Bend Balloon Fest to life.

And of course, thank YOU, our community and visitors, for coming out, cheering us on, and making this festival so special.

Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing highlights and more thank yous in the next couple of days to relive all of our favourite moments. Until then, thank you for making the sky so full of color, magic, and memories. See you in 2026!

09/02/2025

Missed your chance to fly at River Bend? 2 of our pilots may fly again tomorrow if conditions permit. Please contact them directly to inquire about availability

Alex: Sphère Montgolfière - 514.919.3481

Martin: Montréal Montgolfière - 514.791.6659

Flight 10/10 (Monday evening)Pilots are moving to offsite locations to set up. Eyes to the sky in the Greenfield/Centrev...
09/01/2025

Flight 10/10 (Monday evening)

Pilots are moving to offsite locations to set up. Eyes to the sky in the Greenfield/Centreville area in about 30 minutes!

UPDATE Monday Sept 1:We have been watching conditions and government restrictions closely. As the burn ban has not been ...
09/01/2025

UPDATE Monday Sept 1:

We have been watching conditions and government restrictions closely. As the burn ban has not been lifted, this evening’s fireworks have been cancelled.

Pilots will meet for a briefing this evening at 5:30 to determine the status of this evening’s hot air balloon flights. As usual, we will update everyone as soon as we can.

09/01/2025

Tethered balloon rides are happening today! Here are answers to some FAQs to help you plan:

🎈 Minimum age of 2 to tether

🎈 $10 cash to be paid at fairgrounds

🎈 Passenger groups will depend on weight and you may need to be split up from your party at the discretion of your coordinators.

🎈We aim to start between 10:30 and 11:00 and will tether as long as conditions permit.

Flight 9/10 (Monday morning) FINAL UPDATEUnfortunately the fog at the fairgrounds has not cleared and will not clear in ...
09/01/2025

Flight 9/10 (Monday morning) FINAL UPDATE

Unfortunately the fog at the fairgrounds has not cleared and will not clear in time for the balloons to fly safely. Morning flight has been cancelled.

We will have at least 1 balloon tethering starting around 10:30 - 11 and they will stay as long as conditions permit.

Flight 9/10 (Monday morning)UPDATE 7:55am: We are still waiting for fog to clear
09/01/2025

Flight 9/10 (Monday morning)

UPDATE 7:55am: We are still waiting for fog to clear

UPDATE: This information is outdated. Please see our pinned post for the latest schedule.🎈 Here’s what’s happening today...
09/01/2025

UPDATE: This information is outdated. Please see our pinned post for the latest schedule.

🎈 Here’s what’s happening today at River Bend Balloon Fest! (weather dependent - check Facebook for updates)

Note that the start time for the tether is approximate and will depend on what happens with morning flights. If we are able to tether, we will share an update when we are getting ready to start.

Address

Bath Fair Grounds, 200 Main Street
Bath, NB

Telephone

+15062785293

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