Join us for the revival of an all-time favorite... The Balloon Festival returns to Alamance County September 8-10!
The festival will feature hot air balloon exhibition and mass ascensions in addition to live entertainment, a kids’ zone, craft vendors, bike show, and car show. We look forward to seeing everyone and appreciate everyone supporting our local veterans.
Sponsored by Alcovets and The Maverick Radio Station
Schedule of Events for the Balloon Festival:
Friday September 8
- Balloon Schedule
- 7:00 AM Launch window for Media 2-3 balloons for live TV, radio
- 10:00-4:00 PM Static Display of Balloons (Tentative)
- 5:30 PM Launch window opens for Balloon Sponsor Flight
- 6:30-7:30 PM Tether Balloon for Sponsors
- Food & Craft Vendors
- 8:30 AM-8:00 PM Vendors Open for Business
- Concert
- 3:30pm-5:30pm Cougar Mountain Boys
- 6pm-7pm Dr. Captain and the Fleet
- PARK CLOSES 9:00 PM
Saturday September 9
- Balloon Schedule
- 7:30 AM Launch window opens for Balloon Flights
- 7:30-10:30 AM Tethered Balloon Rides (Tentative)
- 10:00-4:00 PM Static Display of Balloons (Tentative)
- 5:30-6:30 PM Launch window opens for Balloon Flight
- 5:00-8:00 PM Tethered Balloon Rides
- Food & Craft Vendors
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Vendors Open for Business
- Car Show
- 8:00 – 11:00 AM Registration
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Judging
- 2:00 - 3:00 PM Awards Ceremony
- Kid Zone
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Bounce Houses
- 3:00-7:00 PM Horse Riding
- Concert
- 12:30 - 2:30 PM Hobe Jamz featuring Beth Gatlin
- 3 - 5 PM Side Kix Band
- 6:00 – 8:00 PM Band (Bucky Covington)
- PARK CLOSES – 9:00 PM
Sunday September 10
- Balloon Schedule
- 7:30 AM Launch window opens for Balloon Flight
- 7:30-10:30 AM Tethered Balloon Rides
- 10:00-4:00 PM Static Display of Balloons (Tentative)
- 4:00 PM Weather Briefing in Pilots Tent
- 5:30 - 6:30 PM Launch window opens for Balloon Flight
- 5:00-8:00 PM Tethered Balloon Rides
- 9/11 Remembrance
- 9/11 Remembrance Program
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM 9/11 Remembrance Program
- Food & Craft Vendors
- 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Vendors Open for Business
- Bike Show
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM Judging
- 2:00 PM Awards Ceremony
- Kid Zone
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bounce Houses
- 3:00-6:00 PM Horse Riding
- Concert
- 10:00 AM -12:00 PM – Anchor Band
- 12:30 – 2:30 PM Jordan Pickett
- 3:30 - 5:30 PM Clint Horton & The Magnificents
- PARK CLOSES 9:00 PM
Cost
$20/car
More Info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/636992888377177/636992895043843/?event_time_id=636992895043843
https://www.alcovets.org/copy-of-faqs
https://www.alcovets.org/balloon-festival
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