The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning,
In Association With PNC Bank, 2011

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

2011 Extra Special Attractions:

Friday, July 29
ABBA the Concert
at 8:00 pm on the main stage

Mass hot air balloon ascension, 6:30 pm
Plus
Fireworks at 9:30 pm
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Saturday, July 30
Mass hot air balloon ascension, 6:30 am

Mitchel Musso
at 1:00 pm on the main stage

Mass hot air balloon ascension, 6:30 pm

AND
BareNaked Ladies
at 8:00 pm on the main stage

Plus the Hot Air Balloon Glow in the evening at 8:00 pm
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Sunday, July 31
Mass hot air balloon ascension, 6:30 am
Meat Loaf
at 4:00 pm on the main stage

Mass hot air balloon ascension, 6:30 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 29: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 30: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, July 31: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Adult General Admission Tickets:
Advanced 1 (until July 1st at midnight): $17
Advanced 2 (July 2 - July 28 midnight): $20
July 29th, 30th, and 31st: $30

Child General Admission Tickets: (ages 4-12)
Advanced 1 (until July 1st at midnight): $7
Advanced 2 (July 2 - July 28 midnight): $10
July 29th, 30th, and 31st: $15
Children 3 and under are free 

Visit this page to learn more about ticket sales and prices

BALLOON RIDES:
Morning rides, 6:30 a.m., $200 per person. Evening rides, 6:30 p.m., $225 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

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

CHILDREN'S ATTRACTIONS:
Amusement rides, age-appropriate activities and entertainment in the Quick Chek Hospitality Tent, the Family Fun Pavilion and the PNC Mobile Learning Center, death-defying stunts from Jennifer "The Cannon Lady Smith and the Red Bull Air Force sky diving and base jumping team, free interactive exhibits and hands-on activities with leading brands such as AT&T, Volkswagen America, Mars candy and more!

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The Festival is the premier family entertainment event in the Northeastern United States and features 39 hours of affordable, non-stop, morning-through-night attractions including 5 scheduled mass hot air balloon ascensions with up to 125 sport and special shaped balloons from around the world; live concerts; a fireworks extravaganza; a nighttime hot air balloon glow where balloons are lit up like lanterns; the Quick Chek Hospitality Tent with age-appropriate children’s activities and entertainment; 'and plenty more.

From a previous year:

Each year the Festival fills the skies over the scenic Hunterdon County countryside with the magic of ballooning: the awe-inspiring spectacle of gigantic, colorful balloons taking flight at sunrise and sunset. Special-shaped balloons scheduled to appear include the Quick Chek Fresh Farm; the PNC American Flag, the world’s largest free-flying flag at 53 feet tall, 78 feet wide and 29 feet deep; the 110-foot-tall lover bees and their new offspring Mini-Bee; the 110-foot-tall Pepsi Super Can; a 110-foot-tall clown; and the USGA golf ball balloon that is 52 feet in diameter and can hold 52 million golf balls! Hot air balloon and tethered balloon rides available (reservations suggested)