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NEW YORK (PIX11) – Several New York City streets will be closed on Wednesday as organizers inflate balloons for Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade. Balloon inflation will take place between noon and 6 p.m., city officials said. Spectators are asked to join the queue at West 72nd Street and ColumbusRead More →

Or pictures. Or video. Share them on… well, not Twitter. It might go away before the crew is done cleaning up after the horses. This is a carousel. Use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of9 The front page of the Stamford Advocate after the first holiday parade inRead More →

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Patch has hosted fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California – from the southernmost part of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys from Los Angeles. Some are free. Some have fees. Whether you opt for an activity close to homeRead More →

The 9th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival took over Petrack Park this month for three days of fun for all the family and once again the event was a huge success, attracting thousands throughout the weekend. For the first time in its history, the Balloon Festival was organized by theRead More →

KARACHI: Agriculture in Sindh has suffered losses of about 700 billion rupees due to crop damage and livestock deaths, while wheat could not be sown on about 30% of the land, have said the producers. In an interview with The News, Mehmood Nawaz Shah, Senior Vice Chairman of Sindh AbadgarRead More →

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators require pilots of hot air balloons carrying fare-paying passengers to pass an annual medical exam, similar to the requirement for pilots of commercial airplanes and helicopters. The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday passed a long-delayed final rule that includes the requirement for a medical certificate,Read More →

The vast majority of European business leaders expect managed services sales to grow over the next three years, the latest TD Synnex research reveals. According to the inaugural act of the company Ecosystem Benchmark Reportnearly three-quarters of technology companies surveyed expect to sell more managed services during this period, increasingRead More →

When you’re not looking Thanksgiving Time Favorites As A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Where every thanksgiving episode of Bob’s Burgers, you probably spend the day watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. A Thanksgiving Day staple since 1924, this parade is beloved for its musical performances, extravagant floats and balloon characters that allRead More →

People release a hot air balloon carrying small lanterns in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar, November 6, 2022. Myanmar held a five-day hot air balloon festival in Pyin Oo Lwin from Friday after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 76 hot air balloons in three main categories participatedRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KRQE) – Totals are for this year Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Festival, and although organizers say there were record crowds, total attendance was “average” compared to other Fiesta events. Fiesta says an estimated total of 828,800 people attended the nine-day event in 2022. “This year, ohRead More →

Some ticket holders have been left empty-handed and wondering if they will get their money back after a hot air balloon festival was canceled without notice. The festival has been advertised for months on social media, the Triangle Balloon Festival, an upcoming light balloon tour of the Raleigh, Durham andRead More →

PHOENIX — The tenth annual Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival heads to Scottsdale this weekend. The festival, which features more than 20 hot air balloons on display, will take place Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Salt River Fields, event organizers said in a press release.Read More →

For the first time since 2019, the skies of Walla Walla are once again full of balloons. The Balloon Stampede has made its colorful return for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began and organizer Laurie Spencer is thrilled to be back. “We had a great flight Wednesday night,Read More →

Clear, sunny skies dotted with brightly colored hot air balloons are forecast for the next few days, but balloonists and Balloon Stampede 2022 organizers are keeping a cautious eye on the weekend’s outlook. After an unusually warm and dry start to October, wet and much cooler fall weather is expectedRead More →

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Two Spanish tourists were killed and three others injured on Tuesday when a hot air balloon made a hard landing following a sightseeing tour of volcanic rock formations in central Turkey, reports said. officials said. The accident happened in the Turkish region of Cappadocia, in theRead More →

It’s the exhilarating miracle of flight, celebrated every year with the latest special equipment and state-of-the-art equipment. For half a century, hot air balloon pilots have faced, again and again, the limits of what their technology can’t do, while wildly enjoying what it can do at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta,Read More →

National Night Out began in 1984 with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting outside their homes. It has since turned into an opportunity to build better police-community relations across the country. On Tuesday evening, the Hanford Police Department hosted this year’s local National Night Out with festivities lastingRead More →

As the tempo of commercial and civilian suborbital space missions on rockets and balloons continues to climb, the number and diversity of research and education payloads and payload specialists flying on these missions is also increasing. The Next Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference 2023 (NSRC-2023) will meet from February 27 toRead More →

Balloon Fiesta officials explain the emergency alert process at the event Updated: 2:52 PM MDT October 11, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript THE BALLOON FIESTA CLOUDY WITH RAIN FOR MOST OF THE TEN DAY EVENT FOR THE FIRST AND ONLY RODEO, A SMALL STORM SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO COMPLETELY DRAINEDRead More →

Minnesota family flies high after honor for hot air balloon pioneer It’s been days since Donna Wiederkehr returned from the biggest balloon festival in the world, and in some ways she feels like she’s still floating in the air. ST. PAUL, Minnesota (FOX 9) – It’s been days since DonnaRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — After more than a week of celebrations, the 50th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has passed and organizers are resting and drying up. Fiesta officials say they expect to have attendance figures by the end of the month. We won’t know until later this month how manyRead More →

Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal After nine tumultuous days that included two shelter-in-place due to weather, a community-wide effort to air soaked balloons, two minor balloon crashes, and a mad dash to locate a giant stolen bee, the balloons have took to the skies Sunday morning to put an exclamationRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) — As the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta enters its final weekend, organizers are hoping there will be no more cancellations due to weather. The hot air balloon festival, now in its 50th year, has seen grounded balloons four out of eight sessions since it opened on OctoberRead More →

Pune, Maharashtra, India, October 7th 2022 (Wiredrelease) Prudour Pvt. Ltd – : The balloon dilators market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to the growing demand for minimally invasive procedures. Balloon dilators are used in a variety of minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty, balloon valvuloplasty,Read More →

The weather was cool and clear early Wednesday morning at Crossroads School in Longmont – perfect conditions for a hot air balloon ride. Luckily for the Crossroads students, they had the opportunity to do so thanks to a visit to Colorado hot air balloon company Namaste Balloons, which has aRead More →

NEW THIS YEAR, THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF DRONE ADVERTS CREATED A LIGHT SHOW. LE SOLEIL BRINGS US AN EXCLUSIVE STORY WITH THE COMPANY THAT CREATED THE DRONE LIGHT SHOW. IN THE DARK AT BALLOON FIESTA PARK. THERE WAS AS I WAS ASKED AROUND WHO WAS AN AERIAL DRONE SHOW BRINGINGRead More →

This year, Champaign County, for the first time ever, hosted a hot air balloon festival that was supposed to feature balloon launches, tethered balloon rides, balloon glows, carnival rides and food vendors. Colorful ferris wheel ride What the festival actually had was a few more or less entertaining carnival rides,Read More →

New Microsoft Flight Simulator has a whole beautiful world to explore, and soon it will be even easier with a brand new hot air balloon. Published on October 3, 2022 Giuseppe Nelva House ” New ” Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a hot air balloon for your viewing pleasure Microsoft FlightRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM /ACCESSWIRE/September 29, 2022/ The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, powered by ExxonMobil, will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park, October 1-9, 2022. The 50th event will feature 648 balloons, 120 of which are special shapes. Pilots representing 22 countries have been invited to participate in this year’s event. Eight gasRead More →

After 50 years, Columbia University is launching the Red Balloon Early Childhood Learning Center by next August, an action by the Office of Work/Life (OWL) at the Ivy League school that angry parents accuse of replacing kindergarten by a more profitable operation. “My daughter is super happy there every dayRead More →

MCGREGOR, Texas (KWTX) – The McGregor community comes together after tragedy struck their community Thursday morning. Residents are giving back to families who lost loved ones in Thursday’s shooting. Neighbors and loved ones are standing up to show their support and do what they can for the families involved inRead More →

Co-hosts of this year’s Champaign County Hot Air Balloon Festival were, left to right, Chris Diana, John McDaniel and Brandon Tipsword. Mike Lykins/LNW Media Group Clockwise from top: Winds eased enough on Saturday to pump air into hot air balloons for balloon glow during the Champaign County Balloon Festival atRead More →

Ahead of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta’s 50th anniversary, organizers and vendors said families should expect to pay more. From spectacular views to mouthwatering food, Balloon Fiesta is part of New Mexican culture. But making family memories will cost more this year. For more than two decades, Chile Traditions ownerRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) — Saturday morning marks the start of the 50th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, but early organizers wanted to commemorate how it all began. Friday morning Balloon Fiesta hosted a special 50th anniversary event at the Coronado Center in Albuquerque. Relatives and representatives of Fiesta’s 13 foundingRead More →

DULUTH, Minn. – “It was great, it was super fun. I have to get out of the classroom and throw a ball into space,” said Lincoln Park Middle School Grade 8 student Zelalem Oestreich. 8th graders in a pre-engineering class at Lincoln Park Middle School participated in a weather balloonRead More →

When it comes to hot air balloons, the weather is everything. Unfortunately, the weather on the initial date of farmhouse glow at Mount Vernon was not ideal. But luckily for balloon glow fans, the weather this weekend looks incredible! Farm Glow at Bass Farms in Mount Vernon originally took placeRead More →

Bernalillo County, New Mexico – Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services, Cumulus Media, New Mexico Department of Transportation, and Whitener Law Firm announce details of a safe transportation option for Balloon Fiesta celebrations. The “Take a Ride on Us” program provides the community with the opportunity to enjoy aRead More →

This year, the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is in the books as a huge success. Organizer Jamie Kinghorn says the drivers had a lot of racing. “We completed five out of seven flights, of course, Wednesday night was a wash and Friday morning was a wash, but we gotRead More →

This year, the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is in the books as a huge success. Organizer Jamie Kinghorn says the drivers had a lot of racing. “We completed five of the seven flights, of course Wednesday night was a wash and Friday morning was a wash, but we gotRead More →

COLORADO SPRINGS — On Monday, Sept. 26, Mayor John Suthers presented Richard “Dewey” Reinhard with the Spirit of the Springs Celebration award, for his contributions to the community. Reinhard founded and organized the first Colorado Springs Balloon Classic in 1976, which has become one of the five largest balloon displaysRead More →

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Despite some rain last Friday, organizers say Terre Haute’s first-ever Balloon Fest was a success. The event, which featured hot air balloons, took place Friday and Saturday at Terre Haute Regional Airport. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Chances and Services for Youth. TerreRead More →

A hot air balloon shaped like a Looney Tunes charter Tweety Bird lights up at Richmond County Airport on September 16. See more photos under the story. All photos by Betty Gallo McIntyre. ROCKINGHAM – More than 8,000 visitors were drawn to Richmond County Airport this past weekend for NC’sRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – We are less than two weeks away from Balloon Fiesta and the organizers are making sure everything is in place. PNM prepares by reminding the public that hot air balloons and power lines do not mix. PNM demonstrated the power of power lines in hopes of keepingRead 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 →

CHAMPAIGN — John McDaniel was at the WKCI Hot Air Balloon Meet in 1982, watching a balloon drift upwards at an event for children with special needs, when a brief moment left a lasting impression. “The basket flipped over and I saw the look on the kid’s face, and heRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) — The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022. Here’s what you need to know to get there and back. Dates and times The 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be held October 1-9 at Balloon Fiesta Park at 9401 Balloon Museum Dr. NE.Read More →

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – A teenager from Tulsa, Oklahoma had the chance to ride in a hot air balloon on Saturday during the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. St. Louis-based Purina offered Gavin Kuykendall the chance to ride his balloon at Forest Park in St. Louis. Louis. Kuykendall underwent aRead More →

Tickets for Halloween Balloon Glow are $15 per person and are on sale now. Children 2 and under are free. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Ultimate Halloween Fest, presented by Louisville Halloween, is moving its Halloween Balloon Glow event from Pope Lick Park to Lynn Family Stadium. Ten hot air balloonsRead More →

A one-of-a-kind festival will debut in Champaign, with proceeds going to charities serving children with disabilities. The Champaign County Balloon Festival will take place September 23-24 at Dodds Park in Champaign, featuring hot air balloons from all over Illinois and other areas. Although this is the first time the fairRead More →

Yes, look up. The skies of Siskiyou will be colorful next weekend with the arrival of nearly a dozen hot air balloons floating on the horizon. The (mostly) annual Montague Balloon Fest returns September 23-25. taking place at many sites in downtown Montague. “The event has been around for almostRead More →

The fifth annual Great Aardvark Embark balloon launch will take off on Saturday September 24 from Aims Community College in Greeley. The balloon launch will take place on the grounds north of the college’s Cornerstone building at 5401 West 20th St. The field opens to the public at 6:30 a.m.Read More →

LAS CRUCES — Celebrations for Mexican Independence Day, the White Sands Balloon Festival, Oktoberfest festivities and more are planned in and around southern New Mexico this weekend. Find out what’s happening in the community. White Sands Balloon and Music Festival in Alamogordo The White Sands Balloon Festival is back thisRead More →

Albuquerque’s 50th Annual Balloon Party begins October 1 and ends October 9. The organizers are planning a big event to celebrate the big anniversary. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Balloon Party. how to get there ? If you want to drive, see the map below forRead More →

VALDOSTA — The sudden downpour of rain only added to the fun, soak-filled family event that was Park Chase and Brittany Wood’s Great Water Balloon Fight. Sponsored by Valdosta State University’s sociology club A Chance to Initiate Opportunities Now and hosted by Deep Release Poetry and Progressive Black Men, theRead More →

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Up and Away. The launch of the Huff n’ Puff hot air balloon was a great success this year at Mount Hope Grounds. “I’ve always loved hot air balloons. Years ago when I was single and living in Tulsa Oklahoma, I was part of a hotRead More →

The annual Great Prosser Balloon Gathering is just days away! Hot air balloons will take to the friendly skies above the Prosser region on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 23-25. The balloons will be launched at sunrise from Prosser Airport, weather permitting. How did the Great Prosser Balloon RallyRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The popular Harvest Wine Festival has been a staple of early fall in Albuquerque for years. “So far we’re having fun,” said first-time visitor Doug Strawa. “It’s wonderful. It’s wonderful, especially after COVID, and you hear about the disaster man, and seeing the little local vendors hereRead More →

Hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes will dot the skies of Bloomington as the Kiwanis Club of South-Central Indiana hosts its 10th annual Indiana Balloon Festival at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The event starts on Thursday and continues Friday and Saturday with live entertainment, food, drinks as wellRead More →

A beloved local event returns to the skies of Reno. As many as 100 balloons will be soaring when the 41st annual Great Reno Balloon Race begins next week. GRBR, which has dubbed itself the world’s largest free ballooning event, takes place September 9-11. Here’s what you need to knowRead More →

DANSVILLE – The 41st Annual New York State Balloon Festival continues throughout the weekend with a host of activities planned at Dansville Municipal Airport. Hot air balloon launches are scheduled for today and Sunday. There will be music, food vendors, and arts and crafts displays each day. The festival openedRead More →

In addition to lunging, there will be a balloon launch, balloon glow, food trucks, children’s activities and music. Photo submitted The Balloon Fest Committee is delighted to announce an additional attraction at the event to be held September 9th and 10th at Grimes Field. For the first time, hot airRead More →

In the sky above Reno, Nevada, Darth Vader soars in the sky, but not in his TIE Fighter. Instead, it’s simply Vader’s signature helmet, reincarnated as an 87-foot-tall hot air balloon, with a relatively small flame below to keep it afloat in the stratosphere. On the ground, beneath this inflatableRead More →

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – It’s time to start talking about the Balloon Fiesta. The long-awaited 50th anniversary event is about a month away and this year there’s a new way to watch all the balloons soar without having to face the crowds – but it’s going to cost you. “You know,Read More →

Guest Carriers and Sky Boxes Among New Attractions at 50th Balloon Fiesta August 30, 2022 New and returning special activities announced for guests of all ages Albuquerque, New Mexico – More than 600 hot air balloons will take off for the blue skies of Albuquerque from October 1 to 9,Read More →

The event will honor longtime KTVB meteorologist Larry Gebert, who was heavily involved with the Balloon Classic, broadcasting from it every year. BOISE, Idaho- Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic will take flight above Ann Morrison Park this week, its 31st year flying over Boise. The event is free and runsRead More →

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo skies will be filled with color this weekend as the Kalamazoo Balloon Fest celebrates its 10th anniversary. The event runs from August 26-28 and features balloon launches each day and balloon glow events in the evening. It takes place at Gull Meadow Farm andRead More →

July 27, 2022 – The City of Albuquerque’s Freedom 4th returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for a fun-filled day of fun and family activities on Monday, July 4 from 3-10 p.m. Headlining the free event is Shenandoah, one of country music’s biggest bands, as they kick off their 35th anniversaryRead More →

The government of Canada supports the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival GATINEAUQC, August 25, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – This year, the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival offers a variety of shows and festive events that will delight the public and make the region shine even more. Today, Steven MacKinnondeputy (Gatineau),Read More →

The Balloon Fest will take place September 9 and 10 at Grimes Field. Photo submitted On September 9 and 10, the skies will fill with color as the 4th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off at Grimes Field Airport. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this evening of funRead More →

Balloons lit up as dusk fell over Balloon Fiesta Park during the first glow of the 2017 Balloon Fiesta. (Roberto E. Rosales/Journal) World records are nothing new to the organizers of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta; the event set the world record for the largest hot air balloon mass ascentRead More →

It’s always a special time of year when balloons fill the Balloon Fiesta Park – especially this year for the 50th anniversary of Balloon Fiesta. 2021 was the event’s first year since the COVID-19 hiatus, and there were some restrictions on COVID safety. KOAT spoke to Balloon Fiesta spokesperson TomRead More →

August 23—After a two-year hiatus, the Susquehanna Balloon Festival returns to Oneonta for its 12th year at Neahwa 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 →

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 once again welcomes returning pilots, vendors and food trucks. This year the festivalRead More →

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest will make its 19th annual return flight to Près Isle with 12 hot air balloons. The event will run from Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28 at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds. The festival typically draws 4,000 to 8,000 visitorsRead More →

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Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountain Balloon Festival is making a comeback in eastern Tennessee. The festival will feature 12 balloonists to paint the skies of the Smoky Mountains in breathtaking colors. There will also be live entertainment, artisans, as well as a food truck lot and beerRead More →

Contributed article SAFFORD — Executive Director Vance Bryce has recommended the events and finance committees of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce stop hosting the Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza starting this year. Members of each committee accepted the recommendation. Last New Year’s, the event drew 20 hot air balloon pilotsRead More →

Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Launching balloons during the inaugural Gila Valley New Year’s Balloon Extravaganza last year. The Graham County Chamber of Commerce will not fund the event this year, but local hot air balloon company AZ Air Ventures is committed to continuing it. AZ Air Ventures will continueRead More →

Last update:August 20, 2022 Now that we know Magic Key passes can be renewedit’s time to party at the Disneyland Resort with a new popcorn bucket! Magic Key Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket – $18.25 The bucket is shiny and pink, with yellow ears inspired by the Magic Key logo. ThisRead More →

SLAYTON – The county fair season continues in southwestern Minnesota this week, with the Murray County Fair officially starting today in Slayton. The fair program includes many activities for all ages, as well as food, music and entertainment. This afternoon only, visitors will have the chance to rideRead More →

MACOMB, IL (WGEM) – The Macomb Balloon Rally will celebrate its 35th anniversary next month, which families can participate in for free. According to organizers, 22 hot air balloons flown by pilots from across Illinois will be part of this year’s pirate-themed event. Events will begin Friday, September 9 withRead More →

Taipei, Aug. 16 (CNA) The annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Taitung County wrapped up Monday night after attracting more than one million visitors since the event began in early July. A total of 1.23 million people visited the 2022 Taiwan International Hot Air Balloon Festival which opened onRead More →

The City of Chester held its first public hearing on a planned Verizon cell tower at the intersection of Juniper Lane and Poplar Drive on August 3. This project affects both residents of Chester and Monroe and potentially affects visitors to Goosepond Mountain State Park. Paul Ryan of Murray LawRead More →

Image Credit: Shutterstock August 13, 2022 – 07:00 A B.C. condo owner who racked up $800 in fines for smoking his condo will now have to pay $13,000 to cover condo legal fees. In an unusual move, the Civil ResolutionRead More →

The October 21-23 event is organized by The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area). Maggie Titterington, President and CEO of The Chamber, says 2020 is something of an asterisk year, due to the cancellation induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. But after years of experience on the production side of the event, she understandsRead More →

JEDDAH: The first Saudi to become a licensed hot air balloon pilot in the Kingdom is ready to give back to the community after his “blessed and lucky” three-year training experience. The July 27 certification of Abdulrahman Saleh Al-Wohaibi by the Saudi General Civil Aviation Authority marked the completion ofRead More →

Currently, North Carolina health officials are reporting 122 cases of monkeypox statewide, and Mecklenburg County is at the center of the outbreak. With nearly half of cases identified locally, some people are eager to get vaccine protection against the disease. RELATED COVERAGE: Monkeypox cases in Mecklenburg County double in aRead More →

Consumers typically build up credit with their suppliers during the summer – when energy consumption declines – limiting the shock of higher demand in the winter. But soaring gas and electricity prices have made this summer expensive and fueled warnings of an even deeper crisis in the colder months ahead,Read More →

Shoppers browse the booths at the 2019 Old West Balloon Fest craft fair in downtown Mitchell. The event was organized by the Mitchell Chamber and included 60 vendors with a variety of products. Gering Courier file photo Mitchell will be the place to be on Saturday August 13th as theRead More →

Mitchell will be the place to be on Saturday August 13 as the final mass ascent for the Old West Balloon Fest and US National Hot Air Balloon Championship takes place, followed by a craft fair, cornhole tournament and weiner dog racing. Carol Bernard, craft show organizer and Old WestRead More →

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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Perhaps an unusual sight in the early hours of a Sunday morning, McCowin Park was filled with cheering spectators, for many it was a chance to see a hot air balloon take off for the first time. The balloons were cleared for take off around 7Read More →

The event will take place at Camp Jordan, captive rides will be offered EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — There were plenty of residents looking to take a hot air balloon ride Friday night or just watch those in flight with the sunset fading, but Mother Nature had others planes. WhileRead More →

Just over a month until these colorful hot air balloons take off over High River. The Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival is ready to kick off, but organizer Jamie Kinghorn says there will be a change this year with the Balloon Glow. “The really big news right now is thatRead More →

Scheduled to open in early September, the Manchester site is the city’s fourth location for the flexible workspace provider. Orega also has locations at Arkwright House, 76 King Street and 3 Piccadilly. The 1 Balloon Street space will offer more than 450 workstations and will span three floors. At 26,000Read More →

Randy Conti is hoping for good weather this weekend. He is not the only one. The 22nd Western PA Balloon Quest kicked off with a carnival opening Wednesday with hot air balloons arriving in Union Township’s Scotland Meadows park today. The balloon glow – when the balloons are inflated andRead More →

This year’s hot air balloon rally in Pittsfield will be special. For one thing, it’s the first time the gathering has taken place in earnest in the past three years after the festivities in 2020 and 2021 were canceled due to the pandemic. Second, it’s the 40th anniversary of theRead More →

New Twenty hot air balloons will take to the sky over the Amish countryside of Lawrence County throughout the event. The Western Pennsylvania Balloon Quest presented by the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department arrives at Scotland Meadows Park (1945 Wilson Dr., New Castle) Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7.Read More →

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Livingston has scheduled its National Night Out – a night of safety demonstrations and entertainment in cities across the country – for this Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. Livingston’s event will take place at the Oval on Robert Harp Drive. In case of rain, it will moveRead More →

A scary incident happened on Saturday during the National Balloon Classic. Several people were injured after a balloon hit a power line. They were each treated for non-life-threatening injuries. This happened during the dawn flight around 5am. According to Classic Balloon officials, the pilot and three other people were inRead More →

Amelia Nelson was 6 the last time she and her family went to the Casper Balloon Roundup Festival. This Friday, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the balloons and the now 8-year-old returned. “I think it’s just amazing,” she said. The roundup began in 2005 and for 15Read More →

by: Talia Naquin Job : Jul 29, 2022 / 1:37 PM EDT Updated: Jul 29, 2022 / 1:37 PM EDT CANTON, Ohio (WJW) — The 2022 Balloon Classic in Canton takes place this weekend. The event kicked off Friday and will continue through Sunday at Kent State Stark and StarkRead More →

The sun was crawling over the horizon on Friday morning as dozens of hot air balloons launched into the sky. And just in case the real sun wasn’t ready, there was a 135-foot one, with 65-foot-wide sunglasses. The New Jersey Lottery Sunny Days sun-shaped balloon was first inflated at theRead More →

From August 13 to 21, the famous International Hot Air Balloon will officially return to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, just 40 minutes from Montreal. Visitors can expect more than just hot air balloons, with an impressive programming of major musical groups like this year’s headliner Jason Derulo, plus performances from Charlotte Cardin, Ludacris,Read More →

Launch end of 2024, perspective from space, a space tourism company, will bring thrill-seeking travelers and aspiring astronauts to the “ends of space”. In its recently released renders, the company shared the design of the orbiting capsule’s exterior, Spaceship Neptune, which features a bulbous shape with panoramic windows. The spaceRead More →

JACKSON, MI – The Hot Air Jubilee took off and ended with a bang. The 2022 event, from Friday July 22 to Sunday July 24, at Ella Sharp Park, saw hot air balloons take off for three of the scheduled six times, including the media flight on Thursday July 21,Read More →

***For all things Wyoming, sign up for our daily newsletter*** By Wendy Corr, Cowboy State Daily Jack Way and his wife, Pink, were well-loved in the ballooning community. Jack, with his oversized mustache and boisterous personality, was the organizer and driving force behind the “Wild West Balloon Fest” held annuallyRead More →

BEND, OR – This weekend’s Balloons Over Bend event will feature a colorful display, but some elements may scare animals. The unfamiliar sight of a low-flying balloon and its shadow can scare any animal. Unpredictable landings can bring a ball close to a backyard. The sound of hot air balloonsRead More →

JACKSON, MI — The Hot Air Jubilee has literally taken off, and officials have their fingers crossed for a flight-packed event this year. The 2022 Hot Air Jubilee kicked off in Jackson with a media flight on Thursday night, July 21. A dozen balloons took flight, thanks to the goodRead More →

Former Marshall ISD fourth-year student Laylah McGlothin would have celebrated her 10th birthday on Sunday. Although she is no longer around to enjoy her party, her friends and family will celebrate it for her in her memory. McGlothin, a former student of Sam Houston Elementary School, died May 2 atRead More →