Front St is open!
The construction on Front St. near exit 5 has finished and the roads are open. Onsite parking for the festival requires a pass that can be purchased at Mirabito gas stations. All others must use the parking at SUNY Broome and ride the free shuttle.
Over the past three decades the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally has grown into a full three day event that attracts over 100,000 people from across the country, making it the third largest hot air balloon festival in the U.S.!
Occupying the entirety of Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, NY for an extended weekend, Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally features live music performances from Top 40 and local artists, two volleyball tournaments, cooking contests, a car show, arts & crafts, lots of delicious food, rides, and all kinds of vendors. There’s something for everyone!
We’re moving back to August!
Last year the festival was held in October due to COVID. This year (2022) we are happy to return to our normal dates of the first weekend in August. The festival starts on Friday, August 5.
Friday, August 5th 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, August 6th 10:00am – 8:30pm
Sunday, August 7th 10:00am – 8:30pm
No pets, backpacks, coolers, or alcohol of any kind are allowed.
Music
Concerts
The voice of Foreigner
Saturday at 7pm
Founding member of Foreigner, one of the greatest singers in Rock music, Lou Gramm’s unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER™, among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era.
Pre-Show Party Starts at 3:30pm
Concert area opens at 3:00
Concert & one day festival pass only $20.
See all three concerts and all three festival days for two people for only $99!
of Rascall Flatts
Sunday at 7pm
Gary LeVox, along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, founded Rascal Flatts in 2000, and they went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in modern country music. After 20 years as front man, Gary LeVox embarked on a solo chapter.
Pre-Show Party Starts at 4pm
Concert area opens at 3:00
Concert & one day festival pass only $20.
See all three concerts and all three festival days for two people for only $99!
Festival Schedule
Sat, Aug 6
Festival opens at 10am, closes at 8:30pm
7am
10am – 6pm
8am – 6pm
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
1pm – 3pm
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
2pm
Noon – 2pm,
different balloons 2pm – 4pm
4pm and 6pm
3:30pm – 6:30pm
(Concert area opens at 3:00)
6pm
Sun, Aug 7
Festival opens at 10am, closes at 8:30pm
9:30am -10:40am
8am – 6pm
10am – 6pm
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
1pm
2pm
2pm – 4pm
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Noon – 2pm
2pm – 4pm (different balloons)
4pm – 6:30pm
(Concert area opens at 3:00)