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 ~~~~~
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 ~~~~~
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
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
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: 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)
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