There are plenty of hot air balloon festivals in Texas throughout the year, but only one is located at a major sporting event. Dozens of them will take to the skies at The Victory Cup, a polo tournament featuring tons of delicious food vendors, live music, shopping, and so much more in Fredericksburg. You can even hop in the basket and take a ride at this epic hot air balloon festival in Texas! This event is held several times throughout the year, but the next Victory Cup is scheduled for the 6th of July in 2024 – the perfect way to celebrate summer in the Lone Star State! Other festivals are scheduled for August 31st, November 30th, and December 28th in 2024. Read on to discover why this hot air balloon festival belongs on your Texas bucket list!

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The next Victory Cup will take place on Saturday, July 6th, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary depending on what activities you’d like to partake in. Visit the website of the Victory Cup to learn more about the upcoming event, or follow the Facebook page of this Texas hot-air balloon event to get all the latest updates.

Have you ever attended The Victory Cup? If so, were the hot air balloons even more incredible in person? Let us know all about your experience. And while you’re in this charming small town, make sure to explore some of its other adventures – we created the ideal day trip to Fredericksburg. If you need a place to stay, we recommend the Inn on Baron’s Creek – it’s a luxurious western-themed hotel with a spa.

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