Balloon Flyers

Northampton Balloon Festival 2008

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:44 +0000

Northampton Balloon festival takes place over the coming weekend 15th to 17th August 2008.
The location for this event is Racecourse Park, Northampton. Northampton Balloon festival is well worth visiting.

Hot Air balloon racing , tethering and the famous night glow are the centrepieces to this cracking event. With admission at only ??4 per day and just ??9 for all 3 days its a bargain.

Hopefully this year the weather will be kind to Northampton Balloon Festival and the Balloons will fly every slot. The flying slots (Or balloon races are set to be at 6am and 6pm Friday,Saturday and Sunday. All events will of course be subject to weather.

Check out the official website for Full details and before setting off for the event.

Balloon lands on Portage Ave. (winnipegsun.com)

admin — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:50:25 +0000

Traffic on Portage Avenue threatened to balloon out of proportion Friday night when an unexpected vehicle dropped in. But fortunately no one was injured when a hot air balloon went down on Portage near Mount Royal Road about 9 p.m.

Bird’s-eye view: Floating with breeze easy in Oklahoma, hot-air balloonists say (The Oklahoman)

admin — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:18:39 +0000

Keith Mills sees Oklahoma City from a different perspective. Flying 1,000 feet in his hot-air balloon, he encounters a variety of scenery, from city life to wildlife. "We see neighborhoods and farmland, whitetail deer, rabbits and sometimes a coyote,??? Mills said. Mills, owner of Free Spirit Balloons in Piedmont, has shared his passion with hot-air balloon passengers since 2004. During a ...

Balloon lands on Portage Avenue (winnipegsun.com)

admin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:04:26 +0000

A hot air balloon was forced to land on a busy Winnipeg street last night. The incident happened about 9 p.m. at Portage Avenue and Mount Royal in St. James.

Balloon ascent a Cullom signature (Pontiac Daily Leader)

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:30:46 +0000

CULLOM ??? Members of the Cullom community gathered on Main Street Thursday evening to witness the community's annual hot-air balloon ascension. When it comes to hot-air balloons, Cullom showcases an event that has become a traditional experience at its homecoming and junior fair.

Wind grounds balloon fiesta (BBC News)

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:32:46 +0000

A planned mass ascent of more than 100 hot air balloons marking the start of the 30th International Balloon Fiesta is grounded.

Hot-air balloon fest set for weekend (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:02:11 +0000

HUDSON - The Hudson Elks Club, in association with the Hudson Public Library, will host the annual hot-air balloon festival Saturday and Sunday, at 99 Park St. The Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest has joined the effort this year as the host of the Sunday morning activities, with the 99 Restaurants sponsoring a Pilot's Breakfast that will be open to the public at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Hudson Elks ...

Hot air balloon lands near interstate (WANE-TV Fort Wayne)

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:49:34 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) A hot air balloon participating in a race to open the Indiana State Fair made a surprise landing on a grassy area near a busy interstate. The balloon landed about 8:00 a.m. Wednesday

Hot air balloon makes surprise landing (WISH-TV Indianapolis)

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:26:44 +0000

A hot air balloon participating in a race to open the Indiana State Fair made a surprise landing on a grassy area near a busy interstate.

Hot air balloon lands near Ind. interstate (Moldova.org)

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:43:35 +0000

A hot air balloon taking part in the Indiana State Fair landed near a major interstate in Indianapolis Wednesday, a witness said.Terri Ryckaert said the man controlling the hot air balloon attempted to warn drivers on I-65 of his impending arrival before he landed on a grassy portion off the interstate, The Indianapolis Star reported.I could see the guy in the balloon waving his arms to traffic, ...