The 35th Annual JPMorganChase Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival is centrally located between New York City and Albany, New York, ten minutes off of the Taconic State Parkway. It is also convenient from most major Northeastern United States cities.
Morning & Evening Parking
EVENING PARKING (2:30-8:30PM) - PARKING IS FREE AND LOCATED AT: Vail Farm Elementary/Middle School, 1659 E Noxon Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Free shuttle provided to Tymor Park. You may bring chairs and strollers on the shuttle. For Google map driving directions to Vail Farm Elementary/Middle School, CLICK HERE
MORNING PARKING (5:30-9AM) - PARKING IS FREE AND LOCATED AT: Tymor Park, 249 Duncan Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. For Google map driving directions to Tymor Park, CLICK HERE
HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY: Tymor Park, 249 Duncan Rd, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. For Google map driving directions to Tymor Park, CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT HANDICAPPED PARKING NOTE: You MUST have handicapped license plates OR a handicapped placard issued to a passenger in the vehicle. If your handicapped placard does not match the identification of a vehicle passenger then we will not accommodate the vehicle. This is heavily enforced - violators will be ticketed and towed. No exceptions, as space is limited and reserved for those that need this special accommodation.
Parking is FREE, but limited. Carpooling is strongly suggested. We will notify ticket holders of any updates and changes via email.
Parking lots open at 5AM for morning and 2PM for afternoon/evening.
Any changes to the event schedule will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as www.balloonfesthv.com.
We will notify ticket holders of an updates or changes via email.
Taking Public Transportation?
MTA Train:
You can take MTA Mass Transit to Poughkeepsie, Pawling or Dover Station. From there you will need to call a local cab, Uber or Lyft. Approximately 20-25 minute car ride from train stations.
MTA Metro-North Customer Service: +1 (212)-532-4900
Amtrak Train:
Amtrak is accessible via the Poughkeepsie (POU) station in Poughkeepsie, NY. If you're coming from Albany or NYC, the Poughkeepsie Station is close to the launch site approximately a 20 minute drive to Tymor Park.
Amtrak Customer Service: +1 800-872-7245
*Please note you will need to take a cab, Uber or Lyft from the Poughkeepsie Station.
For Local Taxi Services: Click Here
Bus Services:
There are currently no bus services that go to Tymor Park.