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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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 character andRead More →
The Oxford Balloon Festival has been confirmed for 2022 with a variety of entertainment ranging from fire eaters to fireworks. Many people are desperate to resume the festival season which has been suspended for almost two years, although most people think of music festivals when they imagine extravagant weekends. However,Read More →
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The last time a hot air balloon festival was held in Levin was in 2016. Photo: Charles Bagnall A three-day balloon festival in Levin is planned for the Queen’s birthday weekend next year. The organizers of the new “Fire Up Levin” have confirmed the June 2023 date for the balloon’sRead 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 →
The New Jersey Lottery will return as presenting sponsor of the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Balloon Festival, festival owners announced Jan. 10. The three-day festival returns to Solberg Airport in Readington on July 29, 30 and 31. This is the largest summer hot air balloon and music festival inRead More →
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A first festival is coming to Aiken this spring. The Aiken Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds, 561 May Royal Drive, on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, said Jeremy Kwaterski, director of Hot Air Balloon Management, which organizes the event. TheRead More →
The Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair has become a Lake Havasu City staple, and after more than a decade, it’s easy to take the event for granted. However, no matter how easily the hot air balloon festival manages to pop up year after year, it wouldn’t happen without the contributionRead 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 →
The second edition of the Qatar Balloon Festival, held from December 9 to 18, received positive feedback from the public with its 35 hot air balloons crossing the sky of Doha for 10 days. “Our first edition was a great success, and we saw a big increase in public attentionRead More →
The Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair will be held January 20-23, 2022 at Windsor Beach State Park, and organizers are working hard to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. The theme for the 2022 event is “Flying High in the Desert Skies”. This marks the 11and Festival yearRead More →
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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 →
The hot air balloon festival in Wairarapa. PHOTOS/FILE The hot air balloon festival is back in the business After a three year hiatus due to covid, one of Wairarapa’s biggest events is heading to the skies again next year. The Wairarapa Balloon Festival, one of the region’s most colorful andRead More →
Doha: The skies of Aspire Park will once again be filled with bright and colorful hot air balloons as the Qatar Balloon Festival returns for a second year from December 9-18. 40 balloons will be on display during the 10-day festival and this time it includes special shaped hot airRead More →
For the most part, Kaashi is the seat of the gods, one sees colorful throngs of pilgrims, a vast sacred landscape and climactic end-of-life ceremonies in the undulating ganga while navigating its crowded streets, unfolding like a production of Broadway and a costume drama. all at once. Many scholars, literaryRead 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 →
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ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) – If you need a chance to get up, up and away, the town of Altus will host its inaugural Hot Air Balloon Festival and Airport Day this weekend. “We are really excited. This is the first time, we’ve been told it’s been done before, but noneRead 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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Live music, arts and crafts, a beer garden, carnival and, of course, hot air balloons will be some of the highlights of this year’s Natchez Ballon Festival. Now in its 36th year, this year’s three-day event will run Friday through Sunday, October 15-17, on the grounds of the historic RosalieRead More →
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NATCHEZ – Natchez is now one weekend away from the Natchez Balloon Festival, which is due to take place from Friday October 15 to Sunday October 17. Merchandise, including this year’s winning balloon t-shirt and poster by artist Debora Novarini, is on sale now at the Natchez Historical Foundation, locatedRead More →
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/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 →
The sound of the rushing air disturbed the quiet dawn. The sun began to peek above the horizon to melt the dew covering the grassy hills. Groups of families wrapped in blankets and sipping hot chocolate watched in awe as the first hot air balloon began to lift off theRead More →
Large crowds gathered at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore over Labor Day weekend to enjoy the 8th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Monroe County. Clear, sunny skies allowed spectators to observe and participate in captive hot air balloon rides, shows, food,Read More →
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Although the Plano Balloon Festival was canceled again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can take a hot air balloon ride elsewhere. At least three hot air balloon companies in North Texas, including two in the Plano area, offer hot air balloon rides and other services. The 2021Read 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 spectator events inRead More →
The Great Reno Balloon Race festival brings new and familiar characters to the event this year, including Allycorn, Rocket Raccoon and Smokey Bear. (Photo: Jessica Garcia/Nevada Appeal) It is quite common for Ilda Garrido-Ramirez and Robert Nagel to see two or three hot air balloons land in an unincorporated neighborhoodRead More →
A bird and hot air balloons soar through the sky on the first day of the 44th annual Snowmass Balloon Festival in Snowmass on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times) You could say that hot air ballooning is booming lately. “It’s a revival, if you want to callRead More →
“This year, the glow will start between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., when they come back, inflate and glow. At that time, when inflated, they will let down the barriers, and then people can stand up and close and see at how big and beautiful they are,” she said. AsRead More →
A hot air balloon pilot leans over his basket at the start of the 44th annual Snowmass Balloon Festival in Snowmass on Friday, September 6, 2019.Kelsey Brunner / The Snowmass Sun The balloons are back. Festival season continues in Snowmass Village this weekend with plenty of hot air and brightlyRead More →
One of the most influential new voices in blues music will headline the 2021 Natchez Balloon Festival. Festival organizers have released a list of artists and bands who will entertain crowds at the festival site overlooking the Mississippi River on the grounds of the historic house, Rosalie. Christone “Kingfish” IngramRead More →
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The 14th annual Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place September 10-12 at Willowdale Steeplechase in East Marlborough Township. The expanded 3-day program highlights over 20 hot air balloons that fly twice a day, a balloon glow with a specially shaped balloon rodeo, untethered andRead More →
Taking a lift in a hot air balloon on Labor Day was “much scarier” for blind judoka Liana Mutia than competing for Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo last month. “I’m all about new experiences,” the 22-year-old Colorado Springs resident said before jumping in a balloon gondola, orRead More →
NATCHEZ – Natchez Balloon Festival 2021 poster and t-shirt artwork contest winner Debora Novarini says her first opportunity to attend the balloon festival was last year during a pandemic . Although there were no carnival rides or concerts on the typical festival grounds outside of Rosalie, as there would beRead More →
WILLIAMSTON, SC (WSPA) – Hot air balloons soar this Labor Day weekend during the 4th annual Hot Air Affair in Anderson County. Its main goal is to let people know that they can overcome cancer. Barbecues, snow cones, bouncy castles and hot air balloons brought people together at Williamston Ballfields.Read More →
DANSVILLE — The 40th annual New York State Balloon Festival got off to a good start with successful launches Friday night and this morning from Dansville Municipal Airport, 176 Franklin St. Hot air balloon launches, weather permitting, are also scheduled for 6 tonight, with a balloon glow after the launch.Read More →
DANSVILLE — The 40th annual New York State Balloon Festival got off to a great start with successful launches Friday night and this morning from Dansville Municipal Airport, 176 Franklin St. Hot air balloon launches, weather permitting, are also scheduled for 6 tonight, with a balloon glow after the launch.Read More →
Breadcrumb Links News Local News local arts Entertainment After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a fleet of colorful balloons are back for the event’s 34th annual edition. Publication date : Sep 03, 2021 • September 3, 2021 • 2 minute read • Join the conversation Friday’s flightsRead More →
UNION VALE – The 30th annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held Sept. 3-5 at Tymor Park in Union Vale. The event is presented by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and JPMorgan Chase, with event sponsors Bottini Fuel and Q92. One of the region’s signatureRead More →
Above central Dutchess County, colorful balloons are expected to dot the sky this weekend. Below, food trucks, games, music and other activities will feed and entertain visitors as the Hudson Valley marks the unofficial end of summer with an annual tradition. Tymor Park in Union Vale will host the 30thRead More →
Hot air balloons from across Canada and some from the United States will once again grace the skies over the foothills this fall. Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival organizer Jamie Kinghorn said 24 pilots have registered for the event so far. “American guys can come as long as they haveRead More →
Hot air balloons from across Canada and some from the United States will once again grace the skies over the foothills this fall. Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival organizer Jamie Kinghorn said 24 pilots have registered for the event so far. “American guys can come as long as they haveRead More →
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Weather conditions don’t always allow hot air balloons to hover safely in northern Maine skies, as was the case for much of this year’s Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, which kicked off Thursday at Almost Isle. But for pilots, volunteer balloon crews and spectators, what neverRead More →
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The 2021 HEB Central Market Plano Balloon Festival, scheduled for September 17-19, has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, the event’s nonprofit organizers announced. This long-running event traditionally features dozens of hot air balloons flying over Oak Point Park each September. The increase in cases of delta variants has ledRead More →
Hot air balloon crash landing over Melbourne skyline Organizers of a hot air balloon festival in New Mexico have announced they have set a Guinness World Record by launching 524 balloons simultaneously. Organizers of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta said they originally set the record for the biggest mass balloonRead More →
August 23 (UPI) — Organizers of a hot air balloon festival in New Mexico have announced they received a Guinness World Record for launching 524 balloons at once. Organizers of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta said they originally set the record for the biggest massive hot-air balloon ascent in 2010,Read More →
Rain clouds and a bit of wind couldn’t anchor Townsend’s iconic Great Smoky Mountain balloon festival on Saturday. The wet weather gave way to a double rainbow and delighted crowds as the sun set over the so-called ‘peaceful side of the Smokies’, where thousands of people came out to watchRead More →
To print Friday, August 20, 2021Jennifer Franciotti, WBAL TV Get ready now to head to County Carroll next weekend when more than a dozen hot air balloons will be on display, with some even taking to the air for the first-ever Westminster Hot Air Balloon Festival. “We went out ofRead More →
The festival, which was canceled last year due to the pandemic, was also canceled in 2018 due to flooding issues. (Courtesy of HEB Central Market Plano Balloon Festival) Read the latest business and community news from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Plan Plano Hot Air Balloon Festival canceled for third timeRead More →
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HEB/Central Market Plano Balloon Festival And Run* Plano Hot Air Balloon Race 2021* While some organizations like the American Heart Association’s Heart Ribs create strict guidelines…make it ultra-strict…for their next fundraisers to begin, the HEB | of three days | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival and Run from Friday SeptemberRead More →
LAGRANGEVILLE, NY – The 30th annual Hudson Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival is scheduled for September 3-5 at Tymor Park, 8 Tymore Park Road in South Dutchess County. The festival will feature hot air balloons from across the country. Seventy-five hot air balloon rides are scheduled throughout the weekend. TheRead More →
The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates 40 years in northern Nevada RENO, Nevada – The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR) prepares to wow its many spectators during its 40th anniversary event from September 10 to September 12 at Rancho San Rafael State Park in Reno, Nevada. This internationally acclaimed eventRead More →
The winning design for the 2021 Natchez Balloon Festival Poster and T-Shirt Contest by Debora Novarini. The Natchez Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is proud to announce the winner of the illustration contest for the 2021 Hot Air Balloon Festival poster and t-shirt. The winner is Debora Novarini from LongRead More →
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Knoxville, Tenn. (WVLT) — The Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is celebrating its fourth year on August 21. The 2021 event will return to the Townsend Visitor Center which is located at 7906 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway from 4-10 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, local vendorsRead More →
GATINEAU, QUE. – Organizers of the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival say they will verify visitors’ vaccination status through Quebec’s vaccine passport system. The festival begins on September 2, one day after the entry into force of the Quebec vaccination passport, which will be required to access public events. OrganizersRead More →
Updated: 08/17/21 1:45 p.m. A message from the organizers of the Plano Balloon Festival: The Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. has made the difficult decision to cancel the HEB Central Market Plano Balloon Festival 2021 which was scheduled for September 17-19. With the continued increase in cases of COVID, particularly theRead More →
The highly anticipated Plano Balloon Festival has been canceled for 2021. | David Downs The highly anticipated HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival and Run – which was scheduled for September 17-19, 2021 – today announced that the 2021 festival has been canceled due to concerns over the DeltaRead More →
The nationally acclaimed event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, returns in September for its 48th year, with an all-new format, expanded to include a new event at East Field in Glens Falls, multiple launch sites in counties from Warren and Washington, a moonglow drive-through, and more. “It won’t be the sameRead More →
TOWNSEND, Tenn. – On August 21, the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will celebrate its fourth year with professional balloonists lighting up the Tennessee night sky. The event will feature food trucks and various local vendors, as well as kid-friendly activities like face painting and rock climbing. TheRead More →
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – A family festival will take flight over Shawnee this weekend. The FireLake Fireflight Balloon FestivalRead More →
QUECHEE, Vermont. – The Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, New England’s oldest hot air balloon festival, will celebrate its 41st anniversary in 2021 when thousands are expected to flock to central Vermont, Sept. 3-5, 2021. Twenty balloonists headline the event with five flights scheduled throughout the weekendRead More →
14 balloons took off on the final day of the 2021 Moffat County Balloon Festival.Billy Schuerman / For the Craig Press It was still dark outside when pilots and crew arrived at Loudy-Simpson Park on Sunday to watch the final flights on the final day of the Moffat County HotRead More →
GLENS FALLS, NY (NEWS10) – After a year ingrained by COVID-19, the Adirondack Balloon Festival is poised to fill the skies again in September. The festival will bring balloons back to the North Country from September 23-26 for its 48th year, at no cost to visitors. Warrensburg School Board SelectsRead More →
To keep crowds socially distanced, this year’s Adirondack Balloon Festival will feature a launch of more than 50 balloons in five different communities on Friday and a second Moonglow event on Saturday at East Field in Glens Falls. The festival is back for its 48th year, having been canceled lastRead More →
This year’s Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held at Loudy-Simpson Park this weekend.Craig press kit In some uplifting news, hot air balloons will come to Craig for the first time since 2019 for the Moffat County Hot Air Balloon Festival. This year’s festival will feature more thanRead More →
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. READINGTON, NJ – The magic and memories of the nation’s largest hot air balloon and music festival return toRead More →
ELKO – Typically, the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival has been held in recent years in early September in Spring Creek. However, due to a change of venue and an earlier takeoff, the skies of Elko were adorned with hot air balloons, baskets and a wide array of colors on FridayRead More →
READINGTON — For the Mazzocchis, the 38th annual New Jersey Lottery Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family event. Nick Mazzocchi, who lives in Annandale and has been coming to the event for over 20 years, will pilot his balloon, Third Life Crisis. His daughter, Sally, who was previouslyRead More →
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – A family festival will take flight over Shawnee next month. The FireLake Fireflight Balloon FestivalRead More →
On August 21, the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival will celebrate its fourth year with high expectations. Professional balloonists will light up the Tennessee night sky with an unforgettable glow. A spectrum of hope, happiness and color will be cast upon the breathtaking Smoky Mountain sunset like neverRead More →
In this month of August, look at the sky. It won’t be a bird or a plane, and it won’t even be Superman. It will be dozens of hot air balloons. Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu hosts the Ciel en Fête festival every weekend in August. The festival will feature dozens of hotRead More →
After a long year and a half – including the loss of a title sponsor, a postponement and a cancellation – all is looking good for North America’s largest summer balloon and music festival. The 38th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning returns Friday through Sunday with its iconicRead More →
East Marlborough Township supervisors held their first in-person meeting on July 12 after more than a year of virtual meetings, discussing topics including the Chester County Balloon Festival, the Longwood Gardens West Conservatory project and the selection of a new listener. Supervisors will continue to hold in-person meetings, according toRead More →
Hot air balloon festivals have become a fixture across the UK in recent years, with the Bristol event attracting people from all over the world. Now Cornwall will hold its first festival since the 1990s with around 20 hot air balloons, including a spectacular ‘night glow’ as they light upRead More →
ELKO – Many events in the region were canceled last year due to the pandemic. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival had to be postponed, leaving us all “chunky”. Summer has finally arrived and hot air balloons will once again take toRead More →
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For its fourth year, the Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival is back and brighter than ever. TOWNSEND, Tenn — The Great Smoky Mountain Balloon Festival returns for its biggest party yet. With high expectations, organizers at Oldham Hospitality said they were looking to evoke hope and happiness whenRead More →
The community mourns the passing of Joan Grishkot, who worked behind the scenes at the Adirondack Balloon Festival and served as Warren County’s first Director of Health Services. Grishkot died at home on Thursday aged 79 after a brief illness. She was the festival’s treasurer and her husband Walter, whoRead More →
Breadcrumb Links local arts Entertainment Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for the 34th edition of the largest event in the Outaouais, which will take place from September 2 to 6. Hot air balloons take to the skies at the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival in theRead More →
GATINEAU, QUE. – The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival is back this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 34th edition of the popular event runs from September 2-6. Some restrictions will still be in place, according to organizers, including a capacity of 5,000 peopleRead More →
The Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Festival has begun. The event started on Thursday and was an immediate success. It should last until Sunday. This will be the 36th year that the event has been held in the city. Canton Tourism said the event attracts pilots and crews from acrossRead More →
There will be no food vendors at this year’s Adirondack Balloon Festival as part of ongoing precautions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival director Mark Donahue said in an email to nonprofit leaders that it was difficult to plan the event due to the need to adhere toRead More →
Each spring, thousands of visitors and locals head to southwestern Nevada for an unforgettable weekend at one of the Pahrump Valley’s most famous annual events, the Pahrump Balloon Festival. At the start of this four-day event, more than 20 balloons will be launched at dawn from downtown Pahrump, including aRead More →
Height enthusiasts will take flight in Frederick this month, as the city prepares to launch its 10th annual Frederick in Flight. The city’s hot air balloon festival weekend will begin June 25 and run through June 27 at Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street, according to a city press release. HotRead More →
Height enthusiasts will take flight in Frederick this month, as the city prepares to launch its 10th annual Frederick in Flight. The city’s hot air balloon festival weekend will begin June 25 and run through June 27 at Centennial Park, 630 Eighth Street, according to a city press release. HotRead More →
Jennifer L. Manfrin COSHOCTON – Alex Jonard’s love of hot air balloons began at the Coshocton Hot Air Balloon Festival. A West Lafayette native, he first volunteered at the event in 1984 when he was just 20 years old. He got his hot air balloon license a few years later.Read More →
An application for a license to hold the Oxford Balloon Fiesta this year is just one of public notices issued by local councils this week. Oxford Balloon Fiesta Show Time Events Group Ltd has applied for a license to hold the 2021 Oxford Balloon Fiesta at Cutteslowe Park, north ofRead More →