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Join us for The 40th Anniversary
Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival
Sept. 20-23, 2012
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The four-day free event is the oldest and largest balloon event on the East Coast set against the backdrop of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains! Scroll down to see the complete schedule of events.
Complete Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival Information Visit The Balloon Festival Website.
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Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival Schedule Sept 20 – 23, 2012
Thursday, September 20th – Crandall Park – City of Glens Falls
- 4:30-6:30pm: Music and Band Performance
- 5:00pm: Opening Ceremonies –Acknowledgement of 40th Anniversary
- 5:15pm: Launch of special shape “Birthday Cake” balloon followed by launch of 20 balloons
- 6:00-9:30: City of Glens Falls Block Party featuring Walk-about balloon, balloon baskets on display, car show, kid’s activities and FIREWORKS!
Friday, September 21st – Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport – Queensbury
- 3:00pm: Gates Open, Craft Fair and Food Vendors open for business
- 5:00pm: Balloon Launch – 80+ balloons including special shapes
Friday, September 21st – Battlefield Park – Lake George Village
- 8:00pm: Moonglow at the lake, followed by fireworks
Saturday, September 22nd Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport – Town of Queensbury
- 5:00am – 11:00am: “Big Balloon Breakfast” – Airport Hanger
- 6:00am – 7:00pm: Food vendors open for business, Craft Fair with 30+ vendors, Kids activities, including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, aircraft static display
- 6:30am: Flight of 100 Balloons, including more than 10 special shapes
- 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Performance by Jonathan Newell band
- 5:00pm: Flight of 100 Balloons, including more than 10 special shapes
- 8:00pm: “40 for 40″ Moonglow, up to 40 balloons illuminate the night
Sunday, September 23rd Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport – Town of Queensbury
- 5:00am – 11:00am: “Big Balloon Breakfast” – Airport Hanger
- 6:00am – 12:00pm: Food vendors open for business, Craft Fair with 30+ vendors, Kids activities, including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, aircraft display
- 6:30am: “Walter’s Mass Ascension” simulaneous Flight of 100 Balloons, including 10+ special shapes
- 8:00am: Catholic Mass in the Entertainment tent
- 10:00am: Protestant Sunday Service in the Entertainment tent
Sunday, September 23rd Crandall Park – City of Glens Falls
- 2:00pm – 5:00pm: DJ with Music
- 5:00pm: Launch of 20+ Balloons
Festival Information Visit The Balloon Festival Website.
