Heineken 93Q
Balloon Fest

June 13-15, 2008

Jamesville Beach Park

Jamesville, NY

(Just outside of Syracuse, NY)

Balloon Flight Times:
6 - 7:30pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6am Saturday & Sunday
Balloon Glow - Friday at 9pm

Entertainment Hours:
6:30 - 9:30pm Friday;
1 - 8:30pm Saturday;
1 - 6:30pm Sunday

Admission: $5.00
Children 6-12 years old- $1.00
Children 5 & Under Free
(includes admission to all concerts)
Click Here for Advance Sale Ticket Info

For everyone's comfort and safety, glass containers, pets, grills and carry-in of alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Parking is FREE!

Click here for directions and map to the Heineken 93Q Balloon Fest.
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.
For hourly traffic/weather updates throughout the weekend, tune in to 93Q - The #1 Hit Music Station.

Corporate Sponsored Balloons

Corporate Sponsored Balloons are welcome to attend the 2008 Heineken 93Q Balloon Fest. For more details on how you can reach the 40,000+ visitors to this annual event, contact Citadel Broadcasting, at (315) 472-0200.

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2008 National Recording Acts

In the past National Recording Acts have included popular bands such as The Fray, Kimberley Locke, Bo Bice, The Spin Doctors, 10,000 Maniacs, Five for Fighting and Four Non Blondes.

This year's national recording acts will be announced Mid-May. Click here for information about the local bands playing at this year's event.

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Volunteers

The Heineken 93Q Balloon Fest is looking for volunteers for this year's event. Volunteers perform duties such as courtesy golf cart operation, gate attendant, hospitality attendant and ticket booth attendants. In exchange for help with these services volunteers will receive admission to the event, food and beverage and a commemorative T-shirt AND anybody who signs up by Monday, June 4 will be entered in a drawing to win a free balloon ride ($150 value) on Friday, June 8, during the event.

Non-Profit youth, church, social, fraternal, or community organizations are needed. Groups can attend the event for Free and raise up to $1000 at the same time.

For more information, contact Kevin Merrill at (315) 435-5252 or kmerrill@ongov.net

Balloon Rides

Balloon Rides are available on any of the 5 flights throughout the weekend

Rides are $150 per person for evening flights; $125 for morning flights
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 or check, made payable to the pilot, is due at the time of the flight.
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.
To reserve a balloon ride, please call (315) 435-1605 or email jbeach@ongov.net by Wednesday, June 6 or stop by the Pilot's Tent on the Balloon Field during the event.
For information about balloon rides in the Syracuse Area during the rest of the year, visit www.balloonridesoversyracuse.com or www.flyairborne.com

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2008 Program Highlights

Beagle Maximus

New Balloon Coming - Beagle Maximus
Special Balloon Demos
Open Hand Theater Puppet Shows
Make-It and Take-It Crafts for families
Strolling Entertainment - Jugglers, Magicians & Musicians
Disc Golf Demonstrations & More

Hotel/Visitor Information

Jamesville Beach Park is located about 10 miles south of downtown Syracuse.
Click here for directions and map to the Heineken 93Q Balloon Fest.

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

Why not stay where the pilots stay...
Holiday Inn - Carrier Circle - 1-888-465-4329 or (315) 437-2761

Advance Sale Tickets

Discount Advance Sale Tickets for $3 (admission at the gate is $5) will be available May 12-June 12 at area Quickway & Convenience Express stores. Click here for a list of locations.