The sky’s the limit when the ever-expanding Chester County Balloon Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this coming weekend.
Organizers say the eagerly-anticipated event has experienced incredible growth the past few years, offering a host of family-friendly activities. It will return to New Garden Township’s Flying Field in Toughkenamon, starting on Friday, June 24.
In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers of Annonay, France, made the first successful balloon flight in a balloon filled with smoke from a straw-fed fire. More than two centuries later, people continue to be fascinated by what has become a recreational and competitive sport.
The three-day schedule highlights more than 20 hot air balloons, which will take flight twice per day; an evening balloon glow featuring Special Shaped Balloon Rodeo; untethered and tethered balloon rides; and a walk-thru balloon. For a complete schedule of events, click here.
In addition to a host of balloon-related activities, visitors can enjoy features such as Saturday night’s fireworks, food offerings, remote-control plane demonstrations, live music, monster truck rides, and even a wine and beer garden.
For those we want to head down instead of up, Blue Horizons Dive Center of Glen Mills will offer a free, introductory-level diving experience (try-Scuba) to anyone over the age of 12. Try-divers will receive instruction as well as a chance to apply their new skills by hopping into the pool and swimming around underwater.
On Saturday and Sunday morning, balloon launches will begin at 5:30 a.m.; admission and parking will be free for the morning launches.
The Chester County Balloon Festival is a nonprofit organization with proceeds going to the Chester County Hero Fund and other local community groups.
Advance tickets are $30 per adult for the weekend ($15 for children) or $10 for an adult ($5) per child for a one-day pass. During the festival, the prices are $45 per adult for the weekend ($15 for children) or $15 for an adult ($5) per child for a one-day pass. To purchase tickets, click here. Helicopter and hot-air balloon rides can be reserved for an extra charge, as space permits.
New Garden’s airport is located at 1235 Newark Road, a short distance from Route 1.
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