Below are activities scheduled (weather permitting) for the hot air balloon festival in Waterford this weekend, being held on the grounds of Evergreen Elementary School, 817 W. Main St. For more information: www.waterford-wi.org or (262) 534-5911.
Friday, July 18
4 p.m. – Event starts
4-9 p.m. – Helicopter rides*
4-8 p.m. – Craft fair, kids activities, National Guard
4-9 p.m. – Food vendors
4-9 p.m. – Entertainment
5 p.m. – Square dancers
6 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Balloon Launch Window*
8:15 p.m. – Evening Glow*
Saturday, July 19
6-7:30 a.m. – Balloon Launch Window*
6 a.m.-9 p.m. – Food Vendors
7 a.m. – Registration for Morning Launch Run/Walk
8-9:30 a.m. – Run/Walk
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Business vendors
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Helicopter rides*
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Craft Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kids activities, National Guard, petting zoo
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kite flying*
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Entertainment
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Meet and greet with pilots
11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. – Bingo
1 p.m. – NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick
6 p.m. – Helium balloon release In memory of loved ones
6:30-7:45 p.m. – Balloon launch window*
8:15 p.m. – Evening Glow*
Sunday, July 20
6 a.m. –7:30 a.m. – Balloon Launch Window*
Times are approximate for balloon launches and glow.
* All balloon flying, glows, kite flying and helicopter rides are wind and weather permitting.
Very excited