Balloon Festival at Wildside Winery

🎈 Up, Up, and Away! Balloon Festival at Wildside Winery 🎈
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Wildside Winery | Versailles, KY
Join us for one of the most magical afternoons and evenings of the year at Wildside — when hot air balloons rise over the vineyard at sunset and the whole place feels a little extra special. ✨
Come early, grab a glass of wine, enjoy live music, browse local vendors, and settle in for an unforgettable view as the sky fills with color.
What to expect:
🍷 Wildside wine flowing all afternoon
🎶 Live music throughout the day (lineup coming soon)
🛍️ Curated local vendors — artists, makers, boutiques, farmers & food trucks
🎈 Hot air balloon rides beginning around 6:30 PM (weather permitting)
Balloon Ride Details:
💰 $20 per person
💵 Cash only
⏱ First come, first served
🎈 Short, tethered rides designed for views + photos
⚠️ All balloon activity is weather-dependent and determined by the balloon crew for safety
Good to know:
• Festival begins at 2:00 PM
• Lines for balloon rides often start forming around 5:30 PM
• Bring chairs or a blanket to relax in the vineyard
• Designated parking field will be open — watch for signage
• RSVPs help us plan but do not correlate with balloon rides
✨ This is a family-friendly Wildside tradition and one of our favorite nights of the year. Start tagging your people now — you won’t want to miss it.
🛍️ Vendor Applications
We’re currently accepting vendor applications for artists, makers, boutiques, farmers, and food trucks.
👉 Apply here:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=43544
⚠️ Important: Wildside Winery does not solicit vendors through Facebook comments or Messenger. Please use the official application link only.