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Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival & Craft Fair
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| Dates: | Friday, June 14, 2013 - Sunday, June 16, 2013 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$ |
| Category: | Fairs & Festivals |
Every Father's Day Weekend, Quechee becomes a mecca for amateur and professional crafters, musicians, and photographers, as the Annual Quechee Balloon Festival & Craft Fair attracts dozens of balloonists and their brilliantly-colored, hot-air balloons to this quaint Central Vermont Village. View Schedule of Events
This magnificent event is recognized as being one of Vermont's very best summer attractions.
The Quechee Chamber of Commerce should be applauded for its superb production of this unique Festival that just keeps improving with age.
General Info
Sorry, pets are not permitted on the Festival or Fair grounds.
Balloon Schedule
All balloon flights are subject to weather conditions. The first flight is scheduled for Friday at 6:00PM, with additional flights on Saturday and Sunday from 6:00AM and 6:00PM. Twenty colorful balloons will ascend over the Quechee valley and beyond. What a sight!
Balloon rides may be reserved by calling the Quechee Chamber of Commerce at (800) 295-5451.
Tethered Balloon Rides
Tethered balloon rides are available during the day (again - weather permitting!) $20 per adult and $15 for children 48' and under
Children's Activities
Children’s activities include train rides, a bungee jump, an inflatable climbing wall, slide and tunnel; craft activities, and face painting
Craft Fair
A major attraction at the Festival is the Craft Fair, where over sixty artisans market their handiwork. Crafts on display include jewelry and woodwork creations, stained glass items, original paintings and photography, pottery & ceramics, new and antique quilts, specialty foods, handmade clothing, dried flower and herb arrangements, and much, much more.
Entertainment
Enjoy the Balloon Glow on Friday evening, continuous bands, comedy acts, dance routines all weekend and the 'Kid's Zone' (by the Green Mountain Children's Center) with games, rides, freeze dance, bounce house and more. See the amazing New England Disc Dogs & the Jumptown Parachute Demonstration Team.
Other Area Activities
Other annual Father's Day Weekend in-town events include the renowned Community Church Rummage Sale, and Quechee Library Book Sale.
Food!
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!
A small store is also located on the promenade that offers a limited supply of basic necessities like film, candy bars, Rolaids, cold drinks, and other 'country store' items.
Sponsored by The Quechee Chamber of Commerce
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Gates are open on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00PM, Saturday from 5:30AM to 9:00PM, and Sunday from 5:30AM to 7:00PM.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.quecheeballoonfestival.com/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Main Street off Highway 89, Queechee, VT, 05059 map
Phone: ((802) 295-7900
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