Jamesville
Balloon Fest

Friday-Sunday, June 12-14, 2009

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)

Entertainment/Music Hours:

Friday 7-10pm; Saturday 2-10pm; Sunday 1:30-8:45pm

Admission: $5; Kids 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) 435-5252

Click here to download the 2009 Jamesville Balloon Fest program (pdf)

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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Bud Light Main Stage

The Fabulous Thunderbirds will play June 12; Night Ranger will perform on June 13; and Orleans will be on stage on June 14. Click here for the entire schedule, including top local acts.

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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

We are all set for volunteers this year. Thanks for your interest.

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 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.
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 Piko (pictured), Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Beagle Maximus, Pokey the Turtle and more.

• Balloon Rides, demonstrations and history of ballooning exhibit.

• The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Night Ranger, Orleans and top local & regional musical entertainment

• Amusement Rides

• Arts & Crafts Section

• Variety of food and beverages

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.

For 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 or Robin Augello, Onondaga County Parks Public Relations Coordinator, at (315) 451-7275 x111 or raugello@ongov.net.