• Schedule

• Main Stage

• Vendors & Crafters
• Music Schedule
• Program Highlights
• Sponsors
• Event Map
• Media
• Directions
• Balloon Rides
• 2011 Pilot List
• Corporate Sponsors
• History of Ballooning
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Balloonfest

Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2011

Jamesville Beach Park

Jamesville, New York

(south of Syracuse, NY)

Event Hours:
Friday: 4-11pm; Saturday: 9am-11pm; Sunday: 9am-9pm

Balloon Flight Times:
Friday 6-7:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 6am & 6-7:30pm (weather permitting)

Balloon Glow:

9pm nightly (weather permitting)

Music:

Friday: 6-11pm; Saturday: 2-11pm; Sunday: 1:00-10:30pm
schedule subject to change

Admission:
Only available at the gate - $10 per day (12 & under free)

Parking: Free. And yes we have motorcycle parking! (Train service to the event is no longer available.)

Be sure to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and don't forget the sunscreen.

Need More Information? Call (315) 703-9620

Click here to view an audio slide show courtesy of Syracuse.com

Please note: The beach will be closed Friday - Sunday. Alcoholic beverages, glass containers, grills and pets may not be brought into the event. Coolers are allowed. Re-entry to the event will not be permitted.

Directions

• Click here for directions and map to the Balloonfest.
• When coming from I81 South, it is strongly recommend you take I-81 to Exit 15 (Lafayette), then follow Route 20 east to Apulia Road north.

Corporate Sponsors

For more details on how you can reach the 20,000+ visitors to this annual event, contact the event promoter, Paradise Companies at (315) 703-9620.

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Vendors & Crafters

Interested vendors and crafters should contact the event promoter, Paradise Companies at (315) 703-9620.

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Balloon Rides

Balloon Rides are available on any of the 5 flights throughout the weekend.
Morning rides are $150 per person; Evening rides are $175 per person. To reserve a ride, call (315) 727-9000, reservations are strongly recommended.

• Rides are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings (6-7:30pm) and Saturday & Sunday mornings (6am) during the event
• Champagne (non-alcoholic beverage available) upon landing and a ride back to the park are included in price
• Info needed:
  Name, Address, Phone number, email address, Number of people, Flight Day & Time Requested
• All balloon flight times are approximate and are dependent upon calm (wind under 10 mph) and unthreatening weather conditions.
• Cash only, due at the time of the flight. An ATM is located at the festival.
• Children fly at the discretion of the pilot. Please note, those under 43" tall may not be able to see over the top of the basket, are not allowed to be picked up and may be afraid of the noise from the burner.
• For information about balloon rides in the Syracuse Area during the rest of the year, visit www.balloonridesoversyracuse.com or www.flyairborne.com or www.aboveallballoonrides.com

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Program Highlights

• Over two dozen hot air and special shape balloons. • Special shapes coming include Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Beagle Maximus, Pokey the Turtle and more. • Balloon Rides, demonstrations and history of ballooning exhibit.    • National recording artists along with top local & regional musical entertainment • Amusement Rides • Arts & Crafts Section • Variety of food and beverages

Hotel/Visitor Information

Jamesville Beach Park is located about 10 miles south of downtown Syracuse.
Click here for directions and map to the Syracuse Balloonfest.

For hotels and visitor information…
visit the Syracuse Convention & Visitor Bureau or call 800-234-4797

Media

Contact the event promoter, Paradise Companies, at (315) 703-9620.

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