Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival
Location
Warren Community College
475 Route 57
Washington, NJ 07882
Cost
Fee
Additional Information
Sponsor Name: Flying Festivals of Warren County
Sponsor Phone: 9082830721
Age recommendation: All Ages
Description
There will be hot air balloons, drone demos, music, entertainment, food trucks vendors and more.
Balloons are normally on display in the evenings, prior to the scheduled launch time. A tether balloon will set up around 4:30-5 pm for rides, should weather conditions allow. Take a short trip up and down for a nice view of the festivities from the air. Pricing is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 4-12, and 3 and under is free with a paying adult. Organizers anticipate up to 15 balloons in attendance.
On Saturday and Sunday, experience the spectacular, one of a kind Balloomination. Not just a traditional balloon glow, but a glow synchronized to familiar music. The show starts at 8:15, weather permitting, and will last around 45 minutes.
The festival runs from June 2-4 but hurricane dates are June 9-11.
Purchase discounted tickets, including Friday Family Fun packs, online through June 1. Single ticket discount prices are $8 for adults, $4 for youth ages 4-12, children 3 and under are free of charge. Friday Family Fun Packs are $25 for up to 5 people in a car. Parking is $5.
After June 1, admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-12 and parking remains at $5.
Cash only at the gate.
The event kicks off on Friday at 2 pm. On Friday Family Fun Day, save $5 on numerous activities. Tethered rides, normally $20 per adult and $15 per youth ages 4-12, rides will be $15 and $10 respectively. Try out your golf swing with DP Golf and a PGA Golf Professional. Get your half price - $5 Bucket of Golf Balls. Try your luck at Games with Fun Affairs, like ax throwing (not real ones, so fun and safe for all ages) or try your skills at the Next Level Ninja obstacle course. Purchase tickets for these and other activities at the Balloon Ride tent.
Warren Community College has one of the top drone programs in the nation. Learn how to build, repair or fly a drone with Warren UAS, covering – air, ground or even underwater uncrewed vehicles. Drone demos take place on Saturday and Sunday at the college’s Drone Port.
The Hot Rides & Hot Air Balloons Car & Truck Show on Sunday accepts all makes and models. Pre-registration is recommended for the car show. There will be awards for the Top 10 entries -- people’s choice, and a Best of Show -- judged.
Other attractions include the June Jumble Combat Robot competition. Up to 80 combat robots will battle it out, starting at noon on Saturday, with the competitions picking up again on Sunday, until the last Bot in each category is standing. Visit RobotCombatevents.com to enter your Bot.
Enjoy a different band each evening, from 6-8 pm. Enjoy the Celtic fusion sound of Na’Bodach on Friday night, the School of Rock House Band on Saturday night, and some doo-wop by Jersey Sound on Sunday.
Other entertainment includes a ventriloquist on Friday, Balloons the Clown on Saturday and Sunday, dulcimer musicians each day, and a barbershop quartet on Sunday.
The Warren Community College has a large lawn surrounding the balloon port. Feel free to bring blankets, lawn chairs and small games like quoits or corn hole for your enjoyment.
Pets, food and alcoholic beverages are prohibited (with the exception of snacks and beverages for small children).
Visit www.balloonfestnj.com for pricing on admission, parking, tethered and full balloon flight, and for online tickets.
Tethered rides are first come, first served and may not be reserved.