Activities

2026 Activities Included with Admission

Wild World of Animal Show

Presented by the Two by Two Animal Haven

Two by Two Zoo was established in 1993 by the Iannucci Family; Peter, Heather, Jessica and Casey. In 2020 we have changed our name and we are now Two by Two Animal Haven Inc. We are a traveling animal program whose purpose is to educate the public about animals, their welfare and conservation. Our programs foster kindness and empathy for all living things.

The animal display includes a 45' primate trailer housing with Ring Tailed Lemurs, Black & White Ruffed Lemurs & Patagonian Cavys. This also includes a Tortoise Exhibit & goats for hands on, as well as a reptile exhibit which includes an alligator, cane toad, snake & bearded dragon. There are reptile encounters throughout the day with set times, a snake & bearded dragon.

*Please Note: not all animals pictured will be present.

Our Wild World of Animals show is 20 minutes long. We bring the animals out one at a time. We discuss diet, habits & conservation. This includes: Kangaroo, Parrot, Alligator & Cane Toad.

Show Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change

Friday, September 4: 3:15PM, 4:45PM & 6:30PM

Saturday, September 5: 8:00AM, 3:15PM, 4:45PM & 6:30PM

Sunday, September 6: 8:00AM, 3:15PM, 4:45PM & 6:30PM

Drone Zone Obstacle Course

Calling all young drone enthusiasts! Join us at the Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival for an exhilarating adventure in our Kids Drone Zone obstacle course. Let your imagination take flight as you navigate through thrilling challenges, swooping and soaring through the sky with our safe, supervised and contained drones. Best of all, it's all free with admission to the festival!

Hot-Air Balloon Illumination Glow & Firework Show Each Evening

2026 Band Schedule

Friday: 3-8PM

Saturday: 3-8PM

Sunday: 3-8PM

Sunrise Yoga with the Balloons

Sponsored by Pellegrino Healing Center

On the mornings of September 5 & September 6 at 6:30AM, join Pellegrino Healing Center at the festival to practice yoga while watching the sunrise and hot-air balloons take flight!

Bring a yoga mat, a towel, and water.
Space is limited to a first-come-first-served reservation.

All levels are welcome.
Yoga is FREE with admission to the festival and is compliments of Pellegrino Healing Center of Hyde Park.

To attend morning yoga you must purchase a festival ticket and register for yoga separately, see below:

Purchase a festival ticket, click here
To register for FREE SATURDAY morning yoga, click here
To register for FREE SUNDAY morning yoga, click here

Location of Yoga: Along Duncan Road on a hill overlooking the Hot-Air Balloon Launch Site

*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class to sign in and set up.

Children's Zone & Family Activities

Sponsored by:

Games & Activities: Yard Dice, Giant Chess, CanJam, Table Tennis, Giant Jenga, Balloon Bull Pen Roping, Ladder Toss, CornHole, GoGo Pony Rides, Washer Toss, and more.

The Bubble Zone

2026 Activities NOT Included with Admission

Hot-Air Balloon Rides

Full Hot-Air Balloon Flight Rides or Tethered Rides up to 45 minutes

$350 per person full flights

$30 per person tethered ride, sold in cash and onsite only.

Click here for more information

*Wind and weather permitting. For safety, some age, height, and weight restrictions apply.

Balloon Walk

A Balloon Walk consists of a hot-air balloon that is anchored at the top end, and at the bottom end, and then inflated with cold air by use of an inflation fan. The balloon is kept inflated with just the cold air. A large, heavy mat is placed over the 'skirt' at the bottom end of the balloon, making it easily accessible for children of all ages, including those in wheelchairs.

The public can then enter and view the balloon from the inside (without shoes). To make the experience even more fun for children, we typically introduce large inflatable balls for them to play with while they are in the balloon.

(Cash Only)

*This activity is wind and weather dependent and will happen at select times.

Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Craft Beer and Wine Tent