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By: Katelynne Shimkus
QUEENSBURY NY -- Every year, hundreds of balloons fill the sky with their fun shapes and brilliant colors. Watch them fill with air, take off, and fly off dozens at a time at the Adirondack Balloon Festival, September 22 - 25, 2011. Watch the video here.
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What: 36th Adirondack Balloon Festival
When: September 22 - 25, 2011
Admission: FREE!
2011 Schedule of Events:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
Crandall Park - City of Glens Falls
4:30- 6:30pm: Performance by Stony Creek Band
5:00 pm: Opening Ceremonies - Tribute to Walter Grishkot
5:15 pm: Launch of “Yankee Sunrise” balloon with American Flag followed by launch of 15+ balloons
Glen Street- Downtown Glens Falls, NY
6:00- 9:30 pm: Glens Falls Downtown Balloon Festival & Classic Car Show featuring Walk-about balloon, balloon baskets on display, car show, kid’s activities and FIREWORKS!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport - Queensbury
3:00 pm: Gates Open, Craft Fair and Food Vendors open for business
5:00 pm: Balloon Launch – 70+ balloons including special shapes
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport - Town of Queensbury
5:00 - 11:00am: "Big Balloon Breakfast" - Airport Hanger
6:00 am - 7:00 pm: Food vendors open for business, Craft Fair with 30+ vendors, Kids activities
6:30 am: Flight of 85- 90 Balloons, including special shapes
2:00- 5:00 pm: Performance by Jonathan Newell band
5:00 pm: Flight of 85- 90 Balloons, including special shapes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport - Town of Queensbury
5:00 - 11:00 am: "Big Balloon Breakfast" - Airport Hanger
6:00am - 12:00 pm: Food vendors, Craft Fair with 30+ vendors, Kids activities
6:30 am: Flight of 85- 90 Balloons, including special shapes
8:00 am: Catholic Mass in the Entertainment tent
10:00 am: Protestant Sunday Service in the Entertainment tent
Crandall Park - City of Glens Falls
2:00 - 5:00 pm: DJ with Music
5:00 pm: Launch of 20+ Balloons
Enjoy one of upstate New York's signature events - you won't find the Adirondack Balloon Fest anywhere else!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL BALLOON LAUNCHES SCHEDULED ARE WEATHER PERMITTING. Please check with the official Adirondack Balloon Festival organization if you are unsure about weather conditions and their effect on the festival.
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