U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury From the office of U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury: WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (NM) and Ben Ray Luján (NM), and Mayor Tim Keller announced that hot air balloons from Albuquerque will soon be able toRead 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 →
news, latest news, canberra ball spectacular While the illuminations take center stage at the Enlighten festival, it won’t be long before the hot air balloons take off in the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, which is also part of the festival. The balloons are scheduled to fly daily, weather permitting, from MarchRead More →
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren to headline Saturday night of 2022 New Jersey Balloon Festival. The singer-songwriter and producer, known for hits like ‘Hello It’s Me’, ‘I Saw The Light’, ‘Can We Still Be Friends’ and ‘Bang The Drum’, will take to the main stage at theRead More →
In a statement sent to KOB 4, the FAA said the following: “The FAA has determined that major events such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will not be affected due to advanced planning, waivers, air mission advisories, and other mitigations for a major airshow. The FAA directs an inter-organizationalRead More →
“ Global Hot Air Balloon Baskets Market Research and Analysis Report The report on the global market for Hot Air Balloon Basket Market includes in-depth analysis that covers key regional trends, market dynamics and provides country-level market size of the market industry. Additionally, the Hot Air Balloon Basket market reportRead 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 →
New Jersey, United States,-The report attempts to offer an accurate and high-quality analysis of the global Hot Air Balloon Experience Market, keeping in view market forecast, competitive intelligence, risks and technological advancements, and other significant topics. Its carefully crafted market intelligence enables market players to understand the most significant developmentsRead More →
WELLSVILLE – Snow may be dominating consciousness right now, but summer and hot air balloons are coming in 2022 and the Great Wellsville Balloon Rally committee has begun planning for the 45th annual event. One evening last week marked the first meeting of the year for the twenty or soRead More →
Being an aeronaut, in the early days of hot air balloons or hot air balloons, was a risky business. You could pass out in thin air. Your balloon could crash into a house or go up in a blazing fire. And then there was always the risk of your craftRead More →
Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming Balloon Company is now facing five lawsuits after three of its hot air balloons crashed near Teton Village due to an unexpected gust of wind during a flight Aug. 3, 2020. A dozen passengers were injured in theRead More →
New Jersey, United States,-The report attempts to offer high-quality and accurate analysis of the global Hot Air Balloons Market, keeping in mind market forecast, competitive intelligence, risk and technological advancement, and other important topics. Its carefully crafted market intelligence enables market players to understand the most significant developments in theRead More →
Frederickson’s houseboat, seen here moments before Encinitas’ POPPER-1 Enforcer biplane unleashed its twin BB guns and sent it to earth amid a hail of brightly colored rubber shards. Last week, the Encinitas City Council gave unanimous approval to the city’s environmental commission’s proposal to ban the sale, use or distributionRead More →
Balloon Fest Named 2021 Event of the Year in AlabamaWolf Bay is Presenting Sponsor, Tara McMeans is Poster Winner The Alabama Department of Tourism recognized the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival sponsored by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce as its Event of the Year at the 2021 AlabamaRead More →
Another Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival is on the way. County commissioners approved the use of Defiance County Airport lands in Ohio 15 northwest of Defiance for an 8th year at their meeting on Monday. Commissioners also discussed proposed safety improvements on US 24 east of Defiance (see relatedRead More →
One of the most popular festivals in the Binghamton area will return to its usual August timeslot this year. Organizers of the year Spiedie Festival and Hot Air Balloon Rallya Broome County summer staple for 38 years, announced the 2022 event will be held August 5-7 at Otsiningo Park inRead More →
The annual Mesquite Balloon Festival will take flight again from Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30. The event is organized by Mesquite Gaming, owner of Casablanca Resort and Virgin River Hotel. Each morning, more than 35 hot air balloons will soar into the desert sky. Each evening the hotRead More →
The city of Lake Havasu is six days away from skies filled with hot air balloons and lively festivities on the ground, which means it’s critical time for organizers of the Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair. About 340 volunteers are still needed for the four-day event, Volunteer Chairman Rick KerberRead More →
If you want to conjure up an iconic image of Sonoma County, a prime example is the vision of hot air balloons soaring over vineyards. Hot air balloon tours are a popular tourist attraction, but the annual Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic has been the county’s premier hot airRead More →
The Arizona Balloon Classic will return to Goodyear from Friday, January 28 through Sunday, January 30. This 11th annual outdoor event draws visitors from across the Valley as it is one of the only such shows in Arizona. Additional activities are organized throughout the weekend for the whole family. “IRead More →
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 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 →
By Becky Maxedon One of the hallmarks of Lake Havasu City’s event season is fast approaching. 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 forRead More →
By Julie Slama | [email protected] Sixth grader Aaliyah Miller wonders what it’s like to be weightless and floating through space on the International Space Station. That’s why when his teacher at Beehive Science and Technology Academy said they had to tape the ISS flyby, he didn’t mind getting up atRead More →
December 6, 2021 – The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has announced a new monthly evening event, STEAM Nights at the Balloon Museum. Each month, the museum will explore a new science, technology, engineering, art or math theme related to hot air ballooning through performances, demonstrations and experiments accompaniedRead More →
Mayor Tim Keller, left, prepares to light a Hanukkah candle with the help of Rabbi Chaim Schmukler of Chabad of New Mexico as hot air balloons form the shape of a menorah during a celebration in 2017. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal) What may be the world’s only Hanukkah menorah formed byRead More →
Tradition means many things to many different people. For some, their family traditions are elaborate and complicated affairs, with flights across the country and renting lakeside homes. For others, a tradition may be as simple as getting takeout every Thursday. For Nebraska Huskers fans, it’s been a tradition to launchRead 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 some, the best part of Thanksgiving is spending time with loved ones or eating their favorite fall treats without counting calories. For others, it’s a procession of inflatable structures the size of three-story buildings through some of Manhattan’s most recognizable streets. Thousands of spectators are expected to throng theRead More →
While balloons only account for a small portion of plastic pollution, they are among the deadliest for wildlife. Image: Balloon debris survey By Kyle DavidsonCapital News Service Nisha Singhi never expected to have her hand in state law, but in early October, the Bloomfield Hills high schooler’s efforts led toRead More →
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – The Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to strengthen requirements for commercial pilots of hot air balloons. The FAA is pushing to require hot air balloon pilots to hold medical certificates when taking fare-paying passengers on flights and operating for hire. The proposed rule change wouldRead More →
According to the FAA, “benefits of the proposed rule include increased safety of commercial balloon operations through reduced risk of accidents, fatalities, and injuries caused by medically impaired balloon pilots.” Calls for changes to medical standards stemmed from a 2016 fatal crash in Lockhart, Texas, that killed 16 people, includingRead More →
Float towards the third annual MHC BalloonFest on Saturday, November 13. This year, the MHC campus presents the Hot Air Balloon Festival to entertain local residents. After having to skip last year due to the coronavirus, this year’s event is being held in hopes of giving people a safe eventRead More →
Mike and Chris Lacy, left, watch the balloon launch during a morning mass ascent at the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, (Adria Malcolm for the Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2021 Albuquerque Journal Attendance for the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is down 9.5% from the 2019 fiesta, according to recentlyRead More →
Longview’s Bill Bussey has been in the air for a long time, but he just keeps reaching new heights. Bussey, one of the founders of the Great Texas Balloon Race, earned his fixed-wing pilot’s license in 1969 and began flying hot air balloons in 1977. He recently became the thirdRead More →
NATCHEZ — Many in the Miss-Lou saw nearly 40 different hot air balloons fly during the 36and Annual Natchez Hot Air Balloon Festival just two weeks ago, but for students at Robert Lewis Magnet School, the fun didn’t stop there. Kurt Vitense, a pilot from St. Peters Missouri who boughtRead More →
Craig Lloyd continues to push the boundaries to find ways to make the most of the family’s 800-acre farm. For two centuries, the land was just that: a farm. But in recent decades Lloyd’s have shifted to hosting events on the property. Some of them are more traditional, like theRead More →
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) — The numbers are in despite the reduced number of guests this year, organizers of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta say they are pleased with the turnout. Especially since last year’s event was canceled due to the pandemic. “I thought we could come up with a reductionRead More →
TAOS — The Taos Mountain Balloon Rally is set to take off this weekend for the first time in two years after last year’s event was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. With infection numbers falling and prevention efforts meeting with some success, organizers of the annual local event saidRead More →
As if Taos in the fall wasn’t colorful enough – with golds, reds and rust visible all around – the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally is set to fill the skies this weekend with a whole range of other colors to the first time in two years after last year’s eventRead More →
This story has been updated.A month after organizers of the 2021 Walla Walla Balloon Stampede canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, a Seattle-based hot air balloon operator is hoping to fill a void in the sky. A pop-up hot air balloon festival is planned for Walla Walla from October 14 toRead More →
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 →
ROCKINGHAM – Forecast rainy weather has caused a weekend event to be postponed by a week. Richmond County Airport Manager Jason Gainey said Thursday that the Balloon Glow Tour event – North Carolina Festival of Ballooning – which was scheduled to begin on Friday has been moved to the weekendRead More →
BINGHAMTON, NY — The return of Spiedie Fest this weekend also marks the return of one of the most popular hot air balloons in festival history. The American flag ball is expected to return to Otsiningo Park this weekend. At 78 feet wide, 53 feet high, and 29 feet deep,Read More →
Woman accused of murderous pursuit will stay behind… 1 hour ago Atrisco Heritage is organizing a food drive for Ukrainians… 2 hours ago Shooting in Albuquerque Foothills leaves 2 dead,… 9 hours ago The balloon museum pays tribute to women in hot air balloons 9 hours ago Experienced Albuquerque educatorsRead More →
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 →
September 30, 2021 Today Mayor Tim Keller, Superintendent Dave Simon, community leaders and members of the hot air balloon community came together to unveil the first phase of improvements to a popular North East park and together laid the last patch of grass just in time for Balloon Fiesta. VistaRead 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 →
The directory Grand Prosser Balloon Rally returns this week after organizers canceled last year’s tradition due to COVID-19 precautions. The event that has taken off for over 30 years is September 24-26 at Prosser Airport. Spectators can attend the launch of 17 hot air balloons for free. Balloons take offRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
PRESS RELEASE: Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene. In an effort to keep our community informed, we issue a few press releases in full. Annual Frederick In Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival Friday-Sunday morning lifts in addition to the Saturday night Glow Party at Centennial Park FREDERICK, Colo. (JuneRead More →
More than fifty hot air balloons will light up this year at the Alabama Jubilee. DECATUR, Ala. – The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is underway in Decatur! Each year, hundreds of families travel to Point Mallard to see the balloons and enjoy the music and food. After puttingRead More →
The balloons are back! The 7th Annual United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held August 7 at the Defiance County Airport. This annual fundraiser for the United Way of Defiance County Community Engagement Center will feature 15 hot air balloons, food vendors, market vendors, liveRead More →
PLANO, TX, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run is really happening September 17-19 at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve. Epicureans with gourmet appetites know that HEB | Central Market, as the main sponsor, is “Really Into Food”. Participants will experienceRead More →
“It’s a simple machine,” Steve Stokoe said. “Make him believe it’s light, it’s going up. Make him believe it’s heavy, it’s falling. Stokoe, 61, a retired Tampa-area firefighter, was one of more than a dozen pilots setting up their hot air balloons just after sunrise Friday at OWA, Foley’s entertainmentRead More →
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Gulf Coast Balloon Festival will have a new home for the first time in 16 years and will be expanded to a three-day event. The festival will now be held at OWA’s state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWARead 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. YALE, Okla. (KFOR) – An event called the Stillwater Balloon Festival was scheduled for last weekend, but people expectingRead More →
Fans wave and cheer as one of the last balloons takes off from Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston during the 2016 Great Falls Balloon Festival. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal 2016 file photo Buy this photo LEWISTON — Organizers of the Great Falls Balloon Festival announced on Tuesday that the 2021 eventRead More →