Did you know some of our Founding Fathers were involved in the history of hot air balloons? Or that kites have been popular for nearly 3,000 years?
Don't miss our History Up High Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival to learn and experience more!
Schedule:
12pm - 4pm - Kite Flying
3pm - Rokkaku Kite Battle
3pm - Balloons Begin Arriving
3pm - -5pm - Live Music by Jonathan Stephens & The Stubborn Hearts
4pm - 7pm - Tethered Balloon Rides (weather dependent)
6pm - 6:30pm - Pleasure Flights (weather dependent)
7:45- Balloon GLOW
12pm - 7pm - Historic building mini tours available
12pm - 7:30pm - Kids Zone open from
1pm - 6pm - Face Painting
7:30pm - Vendors, outbuildings, nature trail & family cemetery open until
Includes access to kite flying zones, balloon watching, live music, activities & vendors, tours of the Manor House, Kitchen Cabin and Rocky Springs Academy. Plus additional historic buildings, herb garden, family cemetery, nature trail and picnic pavilion.
Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered on-site for $20, weather permitting
Tickets: Adults- $12, Children (3-17)- $10