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31st Annual
Jamesville
Balloon Fest
Friday-Sunday, June 11-13, 2010
Jamesville Beach Park
Jamesville, New York
(south of Syracuse, NY)
Event Hours:
Friday 4-10pm; Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 11am-9pm
Balloon Flight Times:
Friday 6-7:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 6am & 6-7:30pm (weather permitting)
Balloon Glow:
9pm nightly (weather permitting)
Music:
Friday 7-10pm; Saturday 2-10pm; Sunday 1:30-8:45pm
schedule subject to change
Admission: $7; children 10 & under free (includes all concerts)
Come watch the 6am flights for 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: 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 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.
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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Main Stage
National recording artists include John Waite, April Wine and Taylor Hicks. Click here for the full music schedule.
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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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Volunteers
Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend. Email us for more information.
Balloon Rides
Balloon Rides are available on any of the 5 flights throughout the weekend
- Call (315) 727-9000 to reserve a ride
- 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 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
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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, John Waite, April Wine and Taylor Hicks, along with top local & regional musical entertainment • Amusement Rides • Arts & Crafts Section • Variety of food and beverages |
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Hotel/Visitor Information
Jamesville Beach Park is located about
10 miles south of downtown Syracuse.
Click
here for directions and map to the
Syracuse Balloon Fest.
Stay where the pilots stay...Holiday Inn Carrier Circle.
For additional 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
last updated 5/6/10