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Saturday, May 11, 2013

34th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival

Mark Your Calendars for June 14-16!
Check out this great video and article on the WPTZ Channel 5 website!
Sorry, no dogs or bicycles allowed on festival grounds.
The longest continuously running Hot Air Balloon Festival in New England is returning to its traditional location on the Quechee Village Green this year. The festival has been chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of the top 20 events of summer. It features over 20 hot air balloons, with flights scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14th; 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th (always weather and wind permitting). Balloon rides are now available to purchase on our website prior to the event. Don't miss this exciting event featuring continuous music and entertainment for all ages, and over 60 craft artisans and commercial vendors. Children’s activities include train rides, a bounce house and more. And of course there will be festival food, a beer and wine garden, and more surprises!

Balloon Flights
6:00 p.m. Friday evening and 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Click here to purchase balloon ride tickets.
There are five flights over the weekend--wind and weather permitting--during which over twenty colorful balloons ascend over the Quechee valley and beyond. What a sight!
Tethered balloon rides are available during the day (again - weather permitting!) $20 per person.
Entertainment


Enjoy the Balloon Glow on Friday evening, continuous bands, comedy acts, and dance routines all weekend. Children will love the "Kid's Zone" (hosted by The Upper Valley Haven) with 3 inflatables: obstacle course, kiddie grand prix crawl,and a balloon moon bounce.





Last year spectators enjoyed the amazing New England Disc Dogs & the Jumptown Parachute Demonstration Team.


CLICK HERE to sample the "Schedule of Events" from the 2012 schedule. Look for the 2013 schedule soon!
Food Court & Vendors
Northeast Concessionaires returns again this year with their fabulous Food Court. The Food Court offers great food for everyone including those blooming onions & healthy wraps!

There are over 60 outstanding craft artisans from pottery to potpourri. Commercial vendors, area businesses and non-profit organizations offer information and bargains galore!

Interested in being a Festival vendor this year? Click HERE

Admission
NEW THIS YEAR: PARKING INCLUDED IN ADMISSION!
Admission Tickets for the festival grounds are good for the entire weekend. The cost is: Adults $15, Children(6 - 12) $5, and Children 5 and under are FREE!!
ATM on site!

Once in, there is a reasonable charge for the day at the Kid's Zone & small charge for the Rambling Railroad. All other entertainment, except balloon rides, is included in the admission fee.

On Sunday, Dads accompanied by a child pay $10. Happy Father's Day!

Sorry - No Dogs or Bicycles Allowed on Festival Grounds, service dogs only. 

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Balloon Fest Weekend Entertainment Line-up Set

Hey Mama, featuring Avi & Celia

Schedule of Events

VINS Raptor Encounter

 

 Friday, June 17

3:00 - 4:30      Panhandlers Vermont-grown steel drum band   
4:30 - 5:30      VINS show Raptor Encounter       
6:00 - end      Hey Mama "a washboard rock & roll experience"

 

 

Saturday, June 18

8:30 - 9:15      Bob Horan folk singer   
9:15 - 10:00    New England Disc Dogs disc-catching dogs   
9:15 - 10:00    Steve Gratto juggler extraordinaire  
10:00 - 10:45  Bob Horan folk singer
10:45 - 11:30  Waldo & Woodhead physical comedy duo   
12:00 - 12:45  Unit7 "speakeasy jazz for the 21st century"   
1:00 - 1:45     McFadden Irish Dancers Traditional Irish Dance   
1:45 - 2:30     New England Disc Dogs disc-catching dogs
2:00 - 2:45     Steve Gratto juggler extraordinaire  
2:45 - 3:30     Unit7 "speakeasy jazz for the 21st century" 
3:45 - 4:30     McFadden Irish Dancers Traditional Irish Dance 
4:45 - 5:30     Waldo & Woodhead physical comedy duo   
6:00 - end      Bow Thayer & Perfect Trainwreck soulful, modern mountain music

Sunday, June 19

8:30 - 9:15      The MoonTones    four-piece folk/pop/reggae band  
9:15 - 10:00    New England Disc Dogs disc-catching dogs
9:15 - 10:00    Steve Gratto    juggler extraordinaire  
10:00 - 10:45  The MoonTones    four-piece folk/pop/reggae band  
11:00 - 11:45  Waldo & Woodhead physical comedy duo   
12:00 - 12:45  Wild Hill    Bluegrass trio  
1:00 - 1:45     New England Disc Dogs disc-catching dogs 
1:00 -1:45      Steve Gratto    juggler extraordinaire  
2:00 - 2:45    Wild Hill    Bluegrass trio  
3:00 - 3:45    Waldo & Woodhead physical comedy duo    
4:00 - end     Boogaloo Swamis Cajun & Zydeco from the Louisiana bayou


See you June 17, 18, 19 2011
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Photos courtesy of Photos By Nanci

Thursday, April 28, 2011

What's Your Favorite Part of the Balloon Fest?

Click on over to our Facebook page and let us know what your Favorite Part of the Quechee Balloon Fest is??

Balloon Glow Music
Watching as they gracefully float through the sky
Arts and Crafts  Balloons
Kid ZoneNew England Disc Dogs  Beer and Wine Tent  Food
 
Join the Conversation!!!
 
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Quechee Balloon Fest Named a Yankee Magazine Top 20!

Yankee Magazine Names Local Vermont Establishments to 2011 “Editors’ Choice” List

April 26, 2011
Contact: Heather Atwell
heathera@yankeepub.com
Dublin, NH —Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England, on newsstands April 26, has named 39 local establishments in Vermont as “Best of New England — Editors’ Choice” winners for 2011. This designation is awarded by Yankee’s editors and contributors, who name select restaurants, lodgings, and attractions in New England to the exclusive list.

This special issue also names 20 “Top Events” in Vermont, for a total of 120 events across New England.

For 35 years, Yankee’s Travel Guide has been the most widely distributed and best-selling guide to the six-state region, providing readers with a comprehensive vacation-planning tool and daily reference... READ MORE

Top Events
The “Top 20 Events” in Vermont, according to Yankee Magazine, include:
JUNE 17-19: QUECHEE, Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Crafts & Music Festival. Come to the Quechee Green: food, music, kids' activities, skydiving demonstrations, 20 colorful hot-air balloons on scheduled flights, balloon rides, beer garden, and 75 crafters and vendors. 800-295-5451, 802-295-7900; www.quecheeballoonfestival.com


Call ahead to confirm dates, times, and admission prices.
“Editors’ Choice” selections and “Top Events” will also be recommended on YankeeMagazine.com. For more information visit: www.YankeeMagazine.com/editors-choice-2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Where to Stay for the Quechee Balloon Fest?

Hotels/Motels

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39 South Main Street White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 295-3110
 
56 Ralph Lehman Dr. White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 295-3051
 
188 Dewey Mills Rd Quechee VT 05059
(802) 296-3646
 
102 Ballardvale Dr White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 291-9911
 
U.S. Route 4 Quechee VT 05059
(802) 295-7600
 
530 Woodstock Road Woodstock VT 05091
(802) 457-3312
 
121 Ballardvale Dr White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 299-2700
 
34 Cross Rd Quechee VT 05059
(802) 295-9500
 
984 Quechee-Hartland Rd Quechee VT 05059
(802) 295-0606
 
1119 Quechee Main St Quechee VT 05059
(802) 295-3133
 
520 US-5 South Fairlee VT 05045
(802) 333-4326
 
104 Ballardvale Dr White River Junction VT 05001
(802) 296-2800
 
21 Water St Claremont NH 03743
603-542-0647
 
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Friday, April 1, 2011

The 2010 Quechee Balloon Fest Photo Contest Winner has been chosen...http://ping.fm/4o107