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Hot Air
Balloon Festival ~ Pittsfield, NH
2009 Pittsfield Balloon Rally Schedule &
info
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of Events
The Pittsfield Rotary
Hot Air Balloon Festival (Pittsfield
Balloon Rally) is a large
and well known event in New Hampshire that takes place at Drake
Field in
Pittsfield. The Hot Air Balloon Festival has also been known as "The
Balloon Rally." Which usually takes place the first weekend of
August every year.
The Balloon Festival brings visitors
from all over the New England area into the small town of
Pittsfield, NH. and is a great event for the entire family. The
Balloon Festival includes rides, food, hot air balloon rides,
helicopter rides around the Pittsfield area, fireworks and of course
the launching of the hot air balloons which occurs Friday evening,
Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning most years
(weather permitting). Wind plays a major factor
in deciding if the hot air balloons
will be allowed to launch.
Even the smallest amount of wind can ground all of the hot air
balloons. Whether to launch
the Hot Air Balloons or not is
sometimes
decided minutes
before the scheduled launch of the balloons.
During perfect weather, the
hot
air balloons are able to "dip" into
the Suncook river as shown
in the photos of the Pittsfield balloon rally. The morning launch is
by far the most exciting for many early risers and provides the best
chances for launching the hot air balloons as the wind is calm. It
also provides a great opportunity to take beautiful photos of the
hot air balloons. The photo on the top of every page of our website
was taken at the Pittsfield Balloon Festival and was also an
inspiration for this entire website.
Print Balloon Rally Schedule
of Events
Pittsfield Balloon Rally Photos by Matt Goodwin
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