Attendees will experience a weekend full of Hot Air Balloons, Tethered Rides, Walk-in Balloons, Nighttime Balloon Glows, Pilot Meet & Greets, and Competitions. Andre has flown in many of the states in the US, including Alaska, Montana and New Mexico. With his wife Michelle by his side, Jason has over 800 flights in NH, ME, VT, MA, CT, NJ and Canada. Since we both fly and now only have one balloon we must take turns piloting. 8. Northeast Balloon Festival takes place every summer in Northampton, Western Massachusetts, attracting a lot of visitors from all over New England. TICKETS: FREE AGES 12 AND UNDERGeneral Admission: $15 (Good for Friday, Saturday OR Sunday)3-Day WEEKEND PASS Admission: $40 (Good for Friday, Saturday AND Sunday)RV CAMPING - $350-400 -- Have immediate access to the field and see balloons fly in the morning and all day, includes General Admission to event. Parking Parking is available on-site for $5 per car Handicapped Accessible Parking Spaces will be available Still looking forward to meeting my next passenger to share my passion for the sport.". Jason Boucher is a 2nd generation hot air balloon pilot from Chester, NH. Log in or sign up for Eventbrite to save events you're interested in. The Northeast Hot Air RV'ers makes no claims as to the suitability of the site for RV parking and assumes no responsibility for your vehicle. 30+ of New Englands Top Food Trucks will offer gourmet varieties from … Pleast contact the pilots directly to book your flights. Get there early – and the bigger the balloon festival, the earlier you should plan to arrive…. Enjoy a variety of food at the Northeast Balloon Festival . Among some of their more exciting and memorable flights is a flight into the depths of Niagara Falls in front of the “Horseshoe,” and winter flying high in the Austrian Alps. Balloon Glows take place Friday and Saturday Night at Sunset. Use the Newsletter Block below to collect email addresses. Yes They Do Fly and Return, But You Do Have to Catch Them, For the Flight to Count in Competition. 54 Fair Street Motivated by a desire to share the magic of ballooning with the community, Bob created and served as “balloonmeister” for the Hudson Elks Balloon Festival, now in its 13th year. In the fall of 2004, Jason made the decision to take his passion to a new height. Balloon Rides must be scheduled with individual Balloon Pilots - more information to come. 10 AM – 10 PM Entertainmen tFood Trucks Beer & WineCraft Vendors Kids Zone Live Music Amusement Rides & Games FREE Petting Zoo 4 PM – 8 PM Balloon Tethered Rides -- $20, purchased on-site (Weather Permitting)Walk Through Inside of Balloon Show and Tell: Balloon History with Pilots Balloon Basket Drop Pilot Competition 5 PM Pilot Briefing 6 PM Balloon Flight 8:30 – 9 PM Gather for Balloon Glows 9 - 10 PM Balloon Glows Candle Stick Illumination during uncooperative weather (Basket & Burner) 10 PM Day Ends Sunday, July 14, 2019 4 AM Pilot Briefing4:30 AM – 6:30 AM Balloon Flights -- book in advance here.
***BALLOON ACTIVITIES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING INCLUDING WIND******ANY CANCELLATION OF BALLOON ACTIVITIES IS STRICTLY TO ENSURE SAFETY***, Florida Balloon Adventures - Bill Whidden, Website: http://floridaballoonadventures.com/. 8 pm northeast balloon festival closes. … Andre has also flown in Canada, France and Leon, Mexico. Alcoholic Beverages will be provided by the venue. In 2016, Bill became the Irish Ballooning Champion at Loughrea Co. Galway. Northampton Sports & Fitness Festivals, 54 Fair Street, Northampton, MA 01060, United States. In his “real” job, Tim is president and CEO of Ascension Technical Services, LLC. Having flown in most of the contiguous lower 48 states, they have also flown in Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, and Portugal. Happy in Cognito Too - Darrek Daoust, Website: http://www.balloonsofvermont.com/, "Every flight is a new adventure. Balloon Fiesta public parking sites are also available, and visitors are encouraged to purchase advance admission tickets. Entertainment includes the region's Top Performing Musical Artists, Handmade Craft Artisan Vendors, Kids Zone & More!!! Website: http://www.balloonfantasiesofrehoboth.net/, The Hamiltons have been flying for over 30 years and are looking forward to flying in the Northeast Balloon Festival. Email: berkshireballoonexcursions@gmail.com, Mrs. all balloon activity is weather pending *schedule subject to change* general admission does not includes balloon activities, food & beverages, amusement rides, craft vendors or anything else that requires purchase on-site. Bill has a Balloon Ride Business in Connecticut (A Yankee Balloon LLC) and attends balloon festivals around the country. The … Bob Martel, from Sterling, MA, has been “in ballooning” since 1984 when we started his 18-year adventure crewing for a local pilot. Bill and Trish Whidden have been professionally ballooning since the early 80's. EVENT FEATURES: Balloon Rides & Activities25+ Gourmet Food Trucks & VendorsNew England Bacon Eating Contest (Registration Full)Alcoholic BeveragesAmusement Rides & GamesFREE Petting ZooTop Performing Musical PerformersVendor Expo with Handmade Artisan Craft Vendors and more!Kids Zone, RV CAMPING: Easy access to balloon viewing, food, beverages and entertainmentWeekend Camping Passes - Friday & Saturday: $350-400Hookups are available for electric, water and sewage.