History Up High - Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival

Saturday, Apr 13, 2024 at 12:00pm

Walnut Grove Plantation
1200 Otts Shoals Road
$10-$12

Did you know some of our Founding Fathers were involved in the history of hot air balloons? Or that kites have been popular for nearly 3,000 years?

Don't miss our History Up High Hot Air Balloon and Kite Festival to learn and experience more!

Schedule:

12pm - 4pm - Kite Flying

3pm - Rokkaku Kite Battle

3pm - Balloons Begin Arriving

3pm - -5pm - Live Music by Jonathan Stephens & The Stubborn Hearts

4pm - 7pm - Tethered Balloon Rides (weather dependent)

6pm - 6:30pm - Pleasure Flights (weather dependent)

7:45- Balloon GLOW

12pm - 7pm - Historic building mini tours available

12pm - 7:30pm - Kids Zone open from

1pm - 6pm - Face Painting

7:30pm - Vendors, outbuildings, nature trail & family cemetery open until 

Includes access to kite flying zones, balloon watching, live music, activities & vendors, tours of the Manor House, Kitchen Cabin and Rocky Springs Academy. Plus additional historic buildings, herb garden, family cemetery, nature trail and picnic pavilion.

Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered on-site for $20, weather permitting

Tickets: Adults- $12, Children (3-17)- $10

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