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Address: 

John Rudy County Park
400 Mundis Race Road
York, PA -

 

Information: 

http://www.yorkcountyballoonfestival.com

 

Bring your family out for Three Days of Hot Air and Fun at the 2008 5th Annual YORK COUNTY BALLOON FESTIVAL at John Rudy County Park Friday June 13th through Sunday June 15th featuring:

  • 30 Brightly Colored Balloons
  • Special Shaped Ballons
  • Balloon Glow on Saturday
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
  • Tethered Balloon RIdes
  • Arts & Craft Vendors
  • Food Vendors
  • Helicopter Rides
  • Fireworks Fri Night at 9:15 (weather permitting)

 

ADMISSION:

  • $10.00 per car load
  • $15.00 Three Day Pass (contact York County Parks for details)

BALLOON RIDES:

  • $175.00 per person
  • Call 717-767-7744 to reserve your flight

 

HOURS:

  • Friday June 13:  5PM - Dusk
  • Saturday June 14:  3PM - Dusk
  • Sunday June 15:  3PM - Dusk

BALLOON LAUNCHES:

  • Friday 6:30PM
  • Saturday 5:45AM and 6:30PM
  • Balloon Glow at Dusk on Saturday
  • Sunday 5:45AM and 6:30PM

 

Hot Air Balloon Schedule and Activities
Friday, June 13
5:00 - Festival Opens
  • Crafts, Vendors
  • Community Displays
  • Food
  • Tethered Balloon Rides (weather permitting - $10.00/person)
5:00 - Hike to the top of the hill looking at park geology
5:30 - Story time for children
6:00 - Kids Birds of Prey Program presentation by park staff
6:00 - JON Q perform on stage
6:30 - Hot Air Ballons prepare to launch (weather permitting)
9:15 - Fireworks

Saturday, June 14
5:45AM - Hot Air Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
After launch, park closed until festival begins at 3:00PM

  • Horse drawn carriage rides - $3.00/person
  • Helicopter rides - $25.00/person
  • Crafts, Vendors
  • Children's Activities
  • Community Displays
  • Food
  • Tethered Balloon Rides (weather permitting - $10.00/person)
  • Observatory opens for solar observation (building - balloon field)
3:00-4:30 - Campsite Mystery
3:30 - The Critter Man (stage)
4:30 - Water Balloon Drop (Balloon Field)
5:00 - 5:50 - History along the Northern Extension Rail Trail Hike (begin at Information Tent)
5:15 - Balloon Fest Olympic Relay Races
6:00 - 6:30 - Kids Birds of Prey Program
6:00 - Singer/songwriter ADAM BLESSING performs on stage
6:30 - Hot Air Balloon Prepare to Launch (weather permitting)
Dusk - Balloon Glow (weather permitting)

Sunday June 15
5:45AM - Hot Air Balloon Launch (weather permitting)
After launch, park closed until festival begins at 3:00PM

  • Horse drawn carriage rides - $3.00/person
  • Helicopter rides - $25.00/person
  • Crafts, Vendors
  • Children's Activities
  • Community Displays
  • Food
  • White Rose Tall Cedar Clowns
  • Tethered Balloon Rides (weather permitting - $10.00/person)
  • Observatory opens for solar observation (building - balloon field)
  • Car Show (playground field)
3:30 - The Critter Man (stage)
3:00 - 4:30 - Campsite Mystery
4:30 - 5:00 - Water Balloon Drop (Balloon Field)
5:00 - 5:50 - Nature Walk lead by park staff (begin at Information Tent)
5:15 - Story time for children
6:00 - 6:30 - Kids Birds of Prey presentation by park staff
6:00 - SILVER STRATUS performs on stage
6:30 - Hot Air Balloon Prepare to Launch (Weather Permitting)

Click here for a map.

 
 

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