We will Survive and be Stronger!
And just in time for you and your family to be a part of
A Huge Celebration of Life
THE CARROLL COUNTY BALLOON FESTIVAL
August 29-30, 2020
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center
706 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
Presented by Friendship Hot Air Balloon Co.
Our Maryland Hot Air Balloon Festivals from the Past
Maryland Friends preparing to launch in 2019
Festivals Past - Turf Valley Resort
Maryland Festivals Past- Turf Valley
Maryland Festivals Past- Balloon Glow
Maryland Festivals Past- Spectators up close
Festivals Past- Spectators enjoying the action
Maryland Festivals Past
Maryland Festivals Past
Maryland Festivals Past
Festivals - Drone captures Many Spectators
gathered around the "Hot Air Balloon Pit" 
Maryland Festivals Past-Getting it Hot!
Guess what The Dreamstar Balloon Team did NOW!
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We invited 20 balloon pilot friends from all parts of the country to come to town and participate in the First Annual Balloon Festival right here in Carroll County Maryland.
Festival Activities will include:
-- Three mass ascension flights of up to 15 hot air balloons
-- Special Shape Balloons will join in the fun
-- Passenger balloon flights - On line booking coming SOON!
-- Tethered balloon rides
-- Walkabout balloon
-- Balloon Training Demonstration
-- Kids Zone
-- Entertainment: featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps Band
-- Delicious Foods from 15 Food Vendors
-- Specialty Crafts from 60 crafters
-- Sponsors - we cannot do without!
--RUNNERS get READY for the '5K RUN/WALK AMONG BALLOONS' planned for Sunday Morning. Details and registration will be available soon!
To Benefit
Sponsored by:
Daily Admission Fees:
Adult General Admission Tickets are:
-- $20 for Adults and Children 12 years and older.
Child General Admission Tickets are:
-- $5 for Children 6 to 12 years old.
-- Free for Children under 6 years old
EARLYBIRD Discount Tickets - ON SALE NOW! click on link above.
Major Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Media Partners
Lodging Headquarters
AND
THE BOSTON INN
Custom Pins Specialist
The Pinlady
HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS:
Come fly with us in one of our beautiful balloons. $240 per person for a 30-45 minute balloon flight. Three mass ascension flights are scheduled: Saturday 6PM, Sunday 6AM and Sunday 6PM. Passengers will be booked on advance. On-line registration will be available SOON!. Experience the Wonder!
>> BALLOON FLIGHT BOOKING:-- Passenger App will be on line soon. The flight fee is $240 per person for a 30-45 minute balloon flight.
AND
>> Volunteer Crew Registration will be available soon.
What a thrill!!
TETHERED BALLOON RIDES:
A hot air balloon, tethered to the ground, will offer rides ($20 adults and $10 children under 12) up to 60 feet in the air for up to 5 minutes. No advanced booking is required.
WALKABOUT BALLOON:
Welcome Kids and Adults!
A non airworthy hot air balloon will be partially inflated on the ground. Children and adults will be able to venture into the center of this colorful balloon ($3 children and adults). Pay on site.
BALLOON GLOW
So what is a balloon glow?
The hot air balloon festival event now known as a balloon glow was invented in Albuquerque in 1979, when local pilots inflated balloons on Christmas Eve night as a thank you to local residents. The sight of balloons lit from within at night like giant holiday ornaments is breathtaking, and glow events are now held all over the world.
>>KIDS ZONE - Visit the Zone
ENTERTAINMENT:
Festival Attendance Guidelines:
You may not bring:
-- coolers, bottles, cans or food
-- beach umbrellas
-- popup tents (shady spots are available)
You may bring:
-- pets-- but they are not allowed in the balloon launch area
-- lawn chairs
-- blankets
Custom Pins Specialist
The Pinlady
A Message from the Balloonmeister
What does 'WEATHER PERMITTING' mean?
FOR SAFE FLIGHT:
1. Winds on the surface should be less than 7 mph
2. Winds at 3000 feet should be forecasted to be less than 20 mph
3. Rain should not be in the forecast for the period of scheduled flight
4. A hot air balloon should not be in the air within 100 miles of a thunderstorm
5. Balloons launch only at sunrise and 1-3 hours before sunset
The most desirable flying conditions are good visibility, light winds and no precipitation
Final decision as to fly or not to fly is made 45 minutes before scheduled flight during the pilot briefing
-Ron Broderick, BallooningUSA.com
Balloon Training:
Kids and Adults will have an opportunity to participate in a hands on FREE demonstration of "HOW BALLOONS WORK". Scheduled from 2-3:30PM Saturday & Sunday. Lead pilot/instructor is Matt Hodgdon from Mt Airy MD.
>> OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
--- Our host hotels are: The Days Inn -- The Boston Inn
"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards,
for there you have been and there you will long to return."
-- Leonardo da Vinci
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Admission Ticket Info:
---PAYPAL Link to "Pay for Admission ticket":
--Link to "Print Your previously paid Admission Ticket"
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Festival Activities will include:
-- Three mass ascension flights of up to 15 hot air balloons
-- Special Shape Balloons will join in the fun
-- Passenger balloon flights - On line booking coming SOON!
-- Tethered balloon rides
-- Walkabout balloon
-- Balloon Training Demonstration
-- Kids Zone
-- Entertainment: featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps Band
-- Delicious Foods from 15 Food Vendors
-- Specialty Crafts from 60 crafters
-- Sponsors - we cannot do without!
--RUNNERS get READY for the '5K RUN/WALK AMONG BALLOONS' planned for Sunday Morning. Details and registration will be available soon!
To Benefit
Sponsored by:
| Daily Admission Fees: |
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Adult General Admission Tickets are:
-- $20 for Adults and Children 12 years and older. Child General Admission Tickets are: -- $5 for Children 6 to 12 years old. -- Free for Children under 6 years old EARLYBIRD Discount Tickets - ON SALE NOW! click on link above. |
Major Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
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Media Partners
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Lodging Headquarters
AND
THE BOSTON INN
Custom Pins Specialist
The Pinlady
Come fly with us in one of our beautiful balloons. $240 per person for a 30-45 minute balloon flight. Three mass ascension flights are scheduled: Saturday 6PM, Sunday 6AM and Sunday 6PM. Passengers will be booked on advance. On-line registration will be available SOON!. Experience the Wonder!
AND
>> Volunteer Crew Registration will be available soon. What a thrill!!
A hot air balloon, tethered to the ground, will offer rides ($20 adults and $10 children under 12) up to 60 feet in the air for up to 5 minutes. No advanced booking is required.
Welcome Kids and Adults!
So what is a balloon glow?
The hot air balloon festival event now known as a balloon glow was invented in Albuquerque in 1979, when local pilots inflated balloons on Christmas Eve night as a thank you to local residents. The sight of balloons lit from within at night like giant holiday ornaments is breathtaking, and glow events are now held all over the world.
Festival Attendance Guidelines:
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Custom Pins Specialist
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| A Message from the Balloonmeister |
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What does 'WEATHER PERMITTING' mean?
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--- Our host hotels are: The Days Inn -- The Boston Inn
"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards,
for there you have been and there you will long to return."
-- Leonardo da Vinci
You are viewer #23177 © Content: 2020 Site development & maintenance: WebWorld Creators. |