SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2025
Princess Louise Park, Sussex, N.B.
Entrance to our grounds is always FREE!
Weekend activities include: Balloon Flights, Paid Balloon Flights, Amusement Rides, Children’s Games, Wonderland Childcare Fun Centre, Lots of Vendors & Concessions, Our Indoor Market, Petting Zoo, Atlantic Superstore FREE Outdoor Bandstand, The Antique Car Show & Shine on Sunday, Touch a Truck, Friday & Saturday evening at dusk, the balloons inflate for our spectacular Magic Night Moon/Candle Glows and more!!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
5:30pm FIRST OFFICIAL LAUNCH *Weather Permitting
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th
6:30am Balloon Launch and Paid Rides ($350.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
12:00pm - 8:00pm New Brunswick Geology Exhibition Tent
12:00pm - 9:00pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
4:00pm - 9:00pm All Day Activities, Concessions and Vendors
5:00pm Amusement Rides open for the day
5:00pm Opening Ceremonies will take place on the launch field
5:30pm Balloon Launch and Paid Rides ($350.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
6:30pm - 8:00pm Sidekick performing Country Rock @ Bandstand
8:00pm Magic Night Moon Glow @ the Launch Field. *Weather permitting
8:30pm – 10:00pm Darren McGinnis performing Country @ Bandstand
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
6:30am Balloon Launch and Paid rides ($350.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
10:00am - 8:00pm New Brunswick Geology Exhibition Tent
9:00am - 9:00pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
11:00am-11:30am Donut eating contest *Adults ONLY* @ Bandstand
11:00am - 2:00pm Touch a Truck (Beside The Launch Field)
11:00am – 2:00pm Pilot Chat. Come meet some balloon pilots and hear their stories @ Touch a Truck
12:00pm Amusement Rides open for the day
12:00pm - 1:15pm Jacob Chevarie performing Country @ Bandstand
1:00pm - 1:45pm Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors beside the launch field
1:30pm - 2:45pm Rock-N-Roll Cowgirl performing Rock/Country @ Bandstand
1:00pm-6:00pm Wonderland Child Care Kid Zone - In the Information Booth (changing tables available)
2:00pm Ram Rodeo Tour @ Princess Louise Park Show Center
3:00pm – 4:15pm Engage performing Original @ Bandstand
4:30pm – 5:45pm Sue Prosser performing Original @ Bandstand
4:30pm Mi’kmaq Blessing of Ground
5:30pm Balloon Launch Princess Louise Park. Paid rides available ($350.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
6:45pm - 8:15pm That Zepp Band performing Rock @ Bandstand
8:00pm Magic Night Moon Glow on the Launch Field *weather permitting
8:45pm - 10:15pm The Mix performing Mixed @ Bandstand
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th
6:30am Balloon Launch Princess Louise Park. Paid Rides Available ($350.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
8:00am - 2:00pm Classic & Antique Car Show and Shine (Entrance on Eveleigh Street access via Rosemont Ave)
9:00am - 5:00pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
10:00am - 3:00pm New Brunswick Geology Exhibition Tent
10:30am - 11:45am Sunday Morning Music Worship with Calvary Worship Band @ Bandstand
11:00am Ram Rodeo Tour @ Princess Louise Park Show Centre
12:00pm Amusement Rides open for the day
12:00pm - 1:00pm Upsy Daisies performing Children’s Act @ Bandstand
1:15pm - 2:15pm Abi Mack performing Original @ Bandstand
1:00pm - 5:00pm Wonderland Pop Up Adventure Playground (Beside the Bandstand)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Prosser Brook performing Celtic/Irish @ Bandstand
3:45pm - 5:00pm Bob Burgess & Friends performing Country Jam @ Bandstand
5:30pm Balloon Launch Paid rides ($350.00/person, cash only) weather permitting.
Thank you for coming to the Atlantic Balloon Fiesta!!
New Brunswick Geology Exhibition Tent: Discover the world beneath your feet! Visit with geological experts from New Brunswick’s Geological Survey and the University of New Brunswick. Bring your own rocks, minerals, and fossils and have them identified. Enjoy the exhibits and science demonstrations, a rock and mineral jewelry table, activities for all ages, and free prizes!