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annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning,
In Association With PNC Bank, is the largest summertime
balloon festival in North America, featuring up to 125
sport and special-shape balloons, live musical entertainment,
children’s entertainment,
food and drink, interactive exhibits and attractions for
New Jersey residents and visitors from across America.
Hot air balloon ascensions at dawn and dusk, weather permitting.
More than 150,000 people are expected to attend.
This event takes place in Readington,
New Jersey.
of
course you can see a previous year's pics.
In the meantime, take a look below
for schedule...
For further information call toll
free 800-HOT-AIR-9 (800-468-2479) or visit www.balloonfestival.com
2008 Extra Special Attractions:
Friday, July 25
Gin Blossoms
Performing at 8:00 pm
Followed by
Fireworks
at 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 26
Bad Company's Paul Rodgers
Performing at 8:00 pm
in conjunction with
the Balloon Glow
Sunday, July 27
Menudo at 1:00 pm
Kenny Loggins at 3:00 pm
WHERE:
Solberg Airport, Readington, NJ
Easily accessible from Routes 78, 22, 287, 1, 202, 206,
Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike
ADMISSION:
Friday, July 25: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 26: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, July 27: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Adult tickets: $17 ($25 at the gate)
Child tickets (ages 4 - 12): $7 ($10 at the gate)
Children three (3) and under are FREE
General Admission tickets are good for any one (1) day.
The festival is rain or shine. All sales are final. NO REFUNDS.
Visit this page to learn more about ticket sales and prices
VIP Blue Sky Club:
Includes reserved VIP concert seating, free VIP parking,
executive restrooms, reserved flight line seating and private
food service area (additional food charge): Friday $50;
Saturday $65; Sunday $65; three-day pass $150. VIP Blue Sky Club memberships are available in advance
only.
Learn more here...
BALLOON RIDES:
Morning rides, 6:30 a.m., $185 per person. Evening rides,
6:30 p.m., $195 per person. Rides sell out early, reservations
can be made by calling 1-800-HOT-AIR-9 or through the
Festival's website at www.balloonfestival.com. All balloon
rides are wind and weather permitting.
PARKING:
$5 on-site;
there is also a FREE express shuttle
from Raritan Valley Community College
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TITLE SPONSOR:
Quick Chek Food Stores
In Association with
PNC Bank
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
1-800-HOT-AIR-9 (800-468-2479) or www.balloonfestival.com
BALLOON
ASCENSIONS:
Up to 125 Hot Air Balloons
Mass ascension twice daily
at 6:30 am & 6:30 pm
Special shaped balloons are the superstars of the balloon
festival. They secure the most popular and sought after
balloons in the nation year after year. New Yorkled has
been there for ascensions in the morning and the evening.
Note: Balloon
Activity will depend upon weather and wind permitting.
CHILDREN'S ATTRACTIONS:
Kachunga & The Alligator, the Purina Incredible Dog
Team, the Quick Chek Entertainment Tent, the New Jersey
Monthly Magic Corner, the Family Fun Pavilion, the Kid's
WB! Crash the Backlot Tour!, numerous free interactive
exhibits and product samples including the Quick Chek Candyland
Tent, and plenty of amusement rides.
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