Balloon festival

Stormy weather over the weekend led to an early end to the Plano Balloon Festival. “Due to the rain moving into the festival area and the continued development of rain and wind, it is possible later in the evening; the festival has made the decision to cancel the remainder ofRead More →

BRISTOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: Hot air balloons take flight on August 04, 2021 in Bristol, England. “Fiesta Fortnight” runs until Sunday, August 15, 2021 with hundreds of hot air balloons taking off from multiple locations across the city, filling the skies with not only classic hot air balloons, butRead More →

The 49th annual Adirondacks Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off Thursday at Crandall Park in Glens Falls with the flight of 10 or more balloons after 5:30 p.m. and runs Friday through Sunday at Queensbury’s Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (Warren County Airport). Friday’s program includes the launch of up toRead More →

The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is back from Wednesday afternoon. Organizer Jamie Kinghorn says the highlight for residents near and far is Balloon Glow Friday Night. “That’s when people can get really close to the balloons, so it’s going to be on the west side of Center (Street) inRead More →

September is a month filled with festivals, and this year there will be a new one on the calendar. Champaign County’s first Hot Air Balloon Festival will “launch” this Friday and Saturday, September 24-25 at Dodds Park in Champaign. Balloons over Vermilion has been a popular event for the pastRead More →

Hot air balloons rise above the ground at Richmond County Airport on September 16. Pictures of Hayley White ROCKINGHAM — The second annual North Carolina Hot Air Balloon Festival kicked off Friday, Sept. 16 at the Richmond County Airport. The first three-night event featured music, vendors and lots of hotRead More →

In the unpredictable world of hot air ballooning, you must stay alert to stay afloat. Pilot Skip Howes, of Colorado Springs, says that’s part of the appeal. He has been flying for more than 25 years and was in Snowmass Village on Friday with his balloon, called “Wildfire”, for theRead More →

GLENS FALLS, NY — Organizers of the Adirondack Balloon Festival have announced details for this year’s 49th annual event to be held September 22-25. The event will be a tribute to Joan Grishkot, who along with her husband, Walter, were two of the event’s co-founders. “Jeanne will never be forgotten.Read More →

The Adirondack Balloon Festival returns for the 49th year, with a special tribute to co-founder Joan Grishkot. The four-day event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. on September 22 at Crandall Park and will continue until September 25 at Warren County Airport in Queensbury. The tribute to Grishkot, whoRead More →

The Autumn Aloft Balloon Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18. Morning launches will begin at 8 p.m. at North 40 Fields, and a candlestick event will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday on Main Street.Park Record File Photo The Autumn Aloft Balloon Festival is readyRead More →

CROMWELL – Sweetly Kismet Candy Store has taken the term “sugar high” to new levels by hosting the first Kismet in Carlton Balloon Festival on Friday and Saturday. The event was held in conjunction with the Cromwell Harvest Festival at the Cromwell-Wright High School baseball diamonds. Next year, organizers planRead More →

DANSVILLE – Colorful and creative hot air balloons drew visitors to Dansville Municipal Airport, 176 Franklin St., for the New York State Balloon Festival and, while the weather was not always cooperative, these visitors still enjoyed exploring among the gathered balloons and related activities. “It makes me proud to liveRead More →

VONORE, Tenn. (WATE) – The skies above Vonore will be filled with hot air balloons this Labor Day weekend as the 9th annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival takes flight at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. The nonprofit event is a fundraiser to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County.Read More →

DANSVILLE – The 41st annual New York State Balloon Festival returns Labor Day weekend with a host of activities scheduled at Dansville Municipal Airport. Hot air balloon launches are scheduled for September 2, 3 and 4. There will be music, food vendors and craft shows every day. The festival opensRead More →

The 2022 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival begins on Thursday, September 1 and will continue until Monday, September 5. The biggest event in Gatineau celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2022. The 2022 Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival begins on Thursday, September 1 and will continue until Monday, September 5. “WeRead More →

Breadcrumb Links local arts Publication date : Sep 01, 2022 • September 1, 2022 • 4 minute read • Join the conversation With more than 35 million albums sold to date, Haitian singer, musician, songwriter, actor and producer Wyclef Jean will headline the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival on SeptemberRead More →

LAPEER COUNTY, MI — The popular, family-friendly Metamora Country Days and small town hot air balloon festival returns this weekend for its 41st anniversary with more than 20 hot air balloons to launch and “amazing fireworks.” It begins Friday August 26 and ends Saturday August 27 at Harmer Park, 3985Read More →

The hot air balloon festival will be held at Ta Pa – Soai Chek tourist spot in Tri Ton district. The hot air balloon festival will be held at Ta Pa – Soai Chek tourist spot in Tri Ton district for three days from September 1 to 3. The festivalRead More →

DEAR SUN SPOTS: If anyone in Sun Spots Land has found a pair of women’s goggles at or near the Hot Air Balloon Festival, I would greatly appreciate a call at 754-9008. The glasses have dark brown square frames and progressive lenses. — Beverly, no town ANSWER: Hope you findRead More →

JACKSON, MI — The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee may have just ended a month ago, but organizers are already gearing up for next year. The Hot Air Jubilee will celebrate its 40th anniversary on July 21 and 22, 2023. The Hot Air Jubilee pilots entertained nearly 13,000 people after aRead More →

August 22—After a two-year hiatus, the Susquehanna Balloon Festival returns to Oneonta for its 12th year at Neawha Park on August 26. Hosted by Destination Oneonta and sponsored by the City of Oneonta, the hot air balloon festival will once again welcome returning pilots, vendors and food trucks. This yearRead More →

LEWISTON— Hot air balloons rose with the sun on Saturday on the second day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival. Simard-Payne Park was the hottest spot as the day’s festivities were marked by clear but warm weather and live entertainment kicked off by the festival parade marching from Auburn toRead More →

This weekend’s balloon festival in Tahmek is expected to attract 10,000 visitors and fill the sky with colorful creations from artisans. Photo: courtesy The city of Tahmek is preparing to host its second Festival del Globo Maya. The balloons will be launched skyward at sunset this Saturday and Sunday. MadeRead More →

Hot air balloons take off Friday morning from Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston. It was the first day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival 2022. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal There is a quiet energy here. There are the pilots and their crews; passengers and spectators. I hear soft voices all aroundRead More →

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – A new event is coming to Champaign County next month that will provide both entertainment and charity. Champaign County’s first Balloon Festival is scheduled for Sept. 23-24 at Dodds Park in Champaign. There will be a group balloon launch with up to 16 participating balloons perRead More →

The Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival wrapped up Monday evening, having attracted 1.23 million visitors since its opening on July 2, the Taitung County Tourism Department said yesterday. The festival was held in the county’s Luye Highland. It featured 20 foreign hot air balloons that appeared in Taiwan forRead More →

Simba the Lion is one of two themed balloons expected at this year’s Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston and Auburn. The theme of the festival is “Returning from the Wild”, a reference to the two years the festival was suspended due to the pandemic. Photo submitted LEWISTON – TheRead More →

“Vice President Ms. Capps has always had a vision to host a great family event here in Potawatomi Citizen Nation,” said Kelley Francen, who has served on the festival committee since its inception. “She has always been fascinated by hot air balloons. And so the idea was sort of, hey,Read More →

This weekend, look at the sky. It won’t be a bird or a plane, and it won’t even be Superman. It will be 150 hot air balloons. The International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu (officially called “International Balloon Festival”) is the largest balloon gathering in Canada. The week-longRead More →

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The Strathaven Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place at the end of the month and locals can have fun for free. The event will take place from Friday August 26th to Sunday August 28th at Strathaven Park, a range of entertainment will be available to visitors on Saturday andRead More →

An explosion of propane fueled flames heats up Dark Sunrise for the 10th annual Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival.Clay Thorp/Craig Press The Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival will be in full swing on Saturday August 6th. For more information, visit MCBalloonFestival.com. Friday August 5 6:30 a.m. — PotentialRead More →

Colorful hot air balloons will fill the sky during the 40th anniversary of the HEB Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run. The four-day event takes place September 22-25 at Oak Point Park and Plano Nature Preserve. Tickets are on sale now at www.planoballoonfest.org. Tickets are $10 for adults andRead More →

Plano, Texas (July 28, 2022) – Rainbow-colored orbs will fill the skies and there will be plenty of fun on the ground when the HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run is coming to Oak Point Park & ​​Nature Preserve September 22-25. Tickets for the 40th anniversary flagshipRead More →

Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic ofAzerbaijan, RepublicRead More →

Hot air balloon pilots put on a show on the ground on Friday morning as weather demanded the first of five planned launches be grounded CANTON, Ohio — Hot air balloon pilots put on a ground show Friday morning in Canton, kicking off the 37th annual Balloon Classic and theRead More →

From July 29-31, the New Jersey Lottery Balloon Festival returns to Solberg Airport, located at 39 Thor Solberg Road in Readington, New Jersey. It’s not only New Jersey’s largest summer hot air balloon festival, but according to the website, it’s also the largest hot air balloon festival in North America.Read More →

On Friday, August 19, the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will kick off its fifth year with unique experiences for its VIPs. The following day, August 20, is the main event and will feature a variety of family activities. During the festival, many professional balloonists will take toRead More →

Now in its 6th year, the Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival is scheduled to fly August 5-7, 2022 in Cordova, MD at Triple Creek Vineyard. There’s nothing more serene than watching hot air balloons take off through a morning mist and float past farms, fields and unsuspecting fishermen. The Chesapeake BayRead More →

NEW JERSEY – For those looking for thrills on the cheap this summer, the New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning may be the perfect place to let all your stress melt away. North America’s largest summer balloon and music festival, returning to Solberg Airport in Readington for the 39th time,Read More →

TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WVLT) – Balloons will once again fill the skies of East Tennessee in August! The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will return to Townsend for its fifth year, bringing fun to attendees of all ages. The festival will kick off for those who purchase VIP ticketsRead More →

The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will enter its fifth year on August 19, with unique experiences for its VIPs. The following day, August 20, is the main event and will feature a variety of family activities. During the festival, many professional balloonists will take to the skiesRead More →

Posted in Arkansas July 15, 2022 by Melanie Johnson Is it an airship, is it an airplane? No, it’s a hot air balloon festival. The 27th Annual Arkansas Hot Air Balloon Championship is back! Harrison’s skies will be covered in colorful and creative hot airRead More →

Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) – Expect new activities to be part of this year’s annual hot air balloon festival at Memorial Park for Labor Day weekend. Last month, the magazine US News and World Report ranked Labor Day Lift-Off among the top 14 balloon festivals in the world, with theRead More →

In September, the Plano Symphony Orchestra will hold an outdoor concert at the HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival as part of its 40th anniversary concert season. The concert on September 22 will start at 7 p.m. and will feature “The Star-Spangled Banner” as well as music by StarRead More →

Organizers of the Oxford Balloon Festival have confirmed the cancellation of the annual event. The festival was due to land on Cutteslowe Park on August 19 and 20. The annual event featured a series of fireworks, tribute cats, a circus workshop, food and drink, and balloon pilots from around theRead More →

The weather was glorious for the first evening of activities for the 2022 Coshocton County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Although scheduled tethered balloon rides had to be canceled due to windy conditions, several balloons took off. The Queen’s pageant was held at the grandstand. Two young women were vying forRead More →

VIDEO: Taiwan International Balloon Festival ready to take off – News – RTI Radio Taiwan International Hello dear friends! You must enable Javascript in order to use all the features of RTI. However, it appears that JavaScript has been disabled or is not supported by your browser. Please changeRead More →

By Adam Owens, WRAL Journalist Louisbourg, North Carolina – At the heart of all the fun that took place at Saturday’s First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival in Louisbourg was an event that honored those who died in the service of our country. “The flags, the people, the veterans, it’sRead More →

The 2022 First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival promises three days of rides, food, music and demonstrations, and of course the nighttime glow of the balloons, to mark the holiday. View Transcript THE GREATEST THREAT FOR A TORNADO. >> THIS REMEMBRANCE DAY WEEKEND, OF COURSE, IS A TIME TO HONORRead More →

LOUISBURG, North Carolina – After bad weather canceled Friday’s opening events, the 2022 First Fruits Farm Hot Air Balloon Festival will resume as scheduled on Saturday and run through Monday – so Memorial Day weekend can still be full of fun in high-flying family, as well as a solemn thankRead More →

Cameron will hold its first-ever hot air balloon festival in June. The Hot Air Affair will be at Cameron Memorial Airport on June 4e and 5e. Balloon contests will take place every morning at 6:30 a.m. This Saturday will also include a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Read More →

Gulf Coast Balloon Festival – OWA First, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening now and runs through Saturday at OWA. Even WKRG News 5 Chief Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth will be on hand Friday night! So come to the Alabama Department of Tourism’s 2021 Event of the YearRead More →

Lake Charles, La. (KPLC) – The SWLA Hot Air Balloon Festival returns after a two-year hiatus, and the best part is that the air show’s first major festival will be held right here in Lake Charles. The summer event will have live music, food vendors and sparkle balloons on bothRead More →

PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) – A popular hot air balloon festival will no longer take off this year. The Plainville Fire Company hot air balloon festival has been canceled for 2022, organizers announced Monday. “Due to extenuating circumstances resulting from the two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event willRead More →

@BRIANJOHNSONBP PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Fire Company announced Monday that the Hot Air Balloon Festival will not take off this year. It will be the third year in a row that the festival, which was previously held annually at Norton Park, has been banned. “Due to extenuating circumstances resulting fromRead More →

FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) – The 18th annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place in OWA on May 13, 14 and 15. The South Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce announced the entertainment lineup on Wednesday. WKRG News 5 chief meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth sat down with balloon expert TommyRead More →

May 2 – Spectacular views, heavy traffic, an abundance of propane and colorful nylon and polyester were part of the scene this weekend at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, as the Aiken Hot Air Balloon Festival drew thousands visitors and hundreds of riders. The weather posed a challenge on Sunday,Read More →

Spectacular views, heavy traffic, an abundance of propane and colorful nylon and polyester were part of the scene this weekend at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, as the Aiken Hot Air Balloon Festival drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of riders. The weather posed a challenge on Sunday, with afternoonRead More →

Kansas have played together for over 50 years and continue to move harder than ever. The longtime progressive/classic Southern rock band known for such timeless hits as “Dust In The Wind” and “Carry On Wayward Son” is currently in the midst of an extensive “Point of Know Return” anniversary tour.Read More →

Erie, Colorado’s annual event draws more than 20,000 people to town each year as it is an old-fashioned fun and balloon launch event. Bring the family early, as the event starts Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6 a.m. Erie hosts many community events, but this is the biggest of theRead More →

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Robin Hill at the end of May for the Isle of Wight Hot Air Balloon Festival, which runs from May 28-30, 2022. Formerly known as Sky High, the annual event welcomed over 4,000 visitors a day to the park for an entireRead More →

GREAT VIEWS: The 2022 Canowindra International Hot Air Balloon Challenge will take place April 2-10. As a spectator, the Supagas Canowindra International Balloon Challenge is a visual marvel. Each April, the event, which is Australia’s largest hot air balloon festival, attracts visitors from all over to watch the hot airRead More →

Are you ready to be blown away? Pampanga’s annual outdoor event returns with food and live music by featured artists. EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this article mistakenly identified the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Foundation as the organizer of this event. It’s not. We have made theRead More →

Fun for all ages: Tico the three-toed sloth. Photo by contribution After a two-year hiatus, the King Valley Balloon Fiesta returns on Friday, March 25. The three-day event will feature a special ball – a 33m tall three-toed sloth named Tico. Kids of all ages will love this cute characterRead More →

Fun for all ages: Tico the three-toed sloth. Photo by contribution After a two-year hiatus, the King Valley Balloon Fiesta returns on Friday, March 25. The three-day event will feature a special ball: a 33m tall three-toed sloth named Tico. Kids of all ages will love this cute character andRead More →

The 2022 Lake Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair took off this weekend for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began. And even though most of the balloons remained on the ground due to high winds, local nonprofits could fly away once profits are distributed this spring. For more thanRead More →

Hot air balloons land on the Treasure Coast. The Vero Beach Balloon Festival is scheduled for February 5-6 at the Indian River County Fairgrounds and Exhibit Center. Doors will open at 3 p.m. both days. Between eight and 10 hot air balloons will float above the fairgrounds during the newRead More →

A party for hot air balloons, yachts and water sports, the first of its kind, kicks off on January 22 to celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: sggpnews.org.vn) City of HCM (VNA) – A Festival for hot air balloons,Read More →

The annual Mesquite Balloon Festival returns January 28-30, 2022 Volunteers needed to attend the Family Friendly event Mesquite gameOwner of Casablanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel, will host the annual Mesquite Balloon Festival from Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30. Each morning, more than 35 hot air balloons willRead More →

Much-needed money was raised for a local nonprofit at an event earlier this year. On Labor Day weekend, September 4-5, the Bingham Group held their 8th annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival, raising $50,000 for boys and girls clubs in the Ocoee area. The festival was held at the Sequoyah BirthplaceRead More →

A sudden jolt, a thud and absolute silence around. After about ten seconds – and the settling of my initial uneasiness – I could hear the rustling of leaves, a few branches breaking, and the bustle of locals. No, I was not in a crash, but above the Varanasi skyline,Read More →

Hot air balloons have always been part of Michael Glen’s life. His first flight to the clouds was with his father when he was just 2 weeks old. In 1996, Glen was involved in a single-car rollover accident and was left paralyzed from the waist down. But becoming a hotRead More →

Residents of Varanasi are thrilled to experience what it feels like to soar through the sky and get a bird’s eye view of the city, known as the spiritual capital of India. The bright colors of hot air balloons in the air are also a new sight for residents. TheRead More →

The three-day festival was organized to promote tourism in Varanasi. At a height of 1,000 feet, people taking the ride can get an aerial view of the city on the banks of the Ganges. Reported by Sudhir Kumar | Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Avik RoyHindustan Times, NewRead More →

SLATINGTON, Pa. — More than a dozen hot air balloons will take off and soar over Slatington Airport over the weekend. “It started going crazy around me because it’s my first time doing it,” Evan Kowalski told 69 News after being in a hot air balloon for the first time.Read More →

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QUEENSBURY — A handful of balloons took flight for a brief period as part of the Adirondacks Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday, although an hour-long delay in fog kept most on the ground. The tarmac and surrounding grounds at the Warren County Airport were inundated with thousands of eagerRead More →

QUEENSBURY, NY (NEWS10) – Ask balloon master Robert Dicks what he thinks of handling the 50-odd balloons behind the return of the Adirondack Balloon Festival, and he’ll tell you. “The less stressed, the closer we get.” Dicks and festival board chairman Mark Donohue had a busy day ahead of themRead More →

QUEENSBURY/GLENS FALLS – The 48th annual Adirondacks Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off today with colors lighting up the sky this weekend, but several changes have been made due to the pandemic. “As one of the largest spectator events in the North East, we have a responsibility to create anRead More →

NATCHEZ, miss. – September 20, 2021 – Visit Natchez is pleased to announce the return of its most colorful annual event, the Natchez Balloon Festival, to be held October 15-17, 2021. Since 1986, the Natchez Balloon Festival has filled historic downtown Natchez with hot air balloons, local live music andRead More →

This year’s 48th Annual Adirondacks Balloon Festival will honor local essential workers. Organizers have announced details for this year’s event, which will differ from previous festivals due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event will take place from September 23 to 26. “As one of the largest spectatorRead More →

Hot air balloon enthusiasts can still see them take off from High River next week. But organizer Jamie Kinghorn says the latest restrictions mean the Balloon Glow is off again. He says steps are being taken to ensure the safety of festival attendees. “The High River Balloon Events Committee isRead More →

Launch of colorful hot air balloons at North 40 Fields during the 2019 Aloft Fall Balloon Festival. The event returns to Park City this weekend after activities steeped in the coronavirus pandemic last year.Park Record File Photo The Autumn Aloft Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to take off thisRead More →

QUEENSBURY, NY – Plans have been finalized for the 48th annual Adirondacks Hot Air Balloon Festival later this month. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26, will be themed “Celebrating Our Local Essential Workers.” Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will look different thisRead More →