Plano Balloon Festival Celebrates 30th Year
July 21, 2009 by Grace Sydney
Filed under Festivals: 09 September, News and Festivals
Just like the lyrics of The 5th Dimension’s ’60’s classic, let your imagination float “Up, Up and Away” as 100 beautiful hot air balloons fill the Lone Star skies for three days in September. More than 75,000 spectators are expected to gather at Plano’s Oak Point Park to watch the largest balloon festival in the state, with not only five launches but also an array of other aerial activities, including sky divers and a fireworks display.
For those who wish to hover in the heavens, balloon rides will be available at $250 per person, with tickets distributed before each launch on a first come, first served basis.
If you plan to keep your feet firmly planted on terra firma, you can stroll for souvenirs among arts and crafts booths brimming with bargains, tap your toes at a concert on Saturday night, and watch the rainbow-colored envelopes light up like fireflies in the dark during balloon glows on Friday and Saturday night.
Children’s Activities: Little ones can draw and paint their flights of fancy at the “Kids Korner” art activity area, bounce on inflatable rides and conquer a rock climbing wall at the Kids Fun Zone.
Tickets: Price of a one-time admission is $5, $8 for a two-time admission per person. A per person discount of $4 is available from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and seniors 65 and over get a $1 off discount. Children under 36 inches will be admitted free of charge.
When: September 18 – 20, 2009
Where: Oak Point Park at 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano.
For more information:
- visit www.planoballoonfest.org or www.planocvb.net.
Photo courtesy Tucker PR
