2010 Pittsfield Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally Schedule and Hot Air Balloon Launch Times:

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DATES & TIMES
Friday - August 6, 2010: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday - August 7, 2010: 5:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
- August 8, 2010: 5:30am - 10:00am
 
LOCATION:
Drake Field Pittsfield New Hampshire
GPS Location: N43° 18.430' - W071° 19.403'
(Drake Field Boat Ramp)

 
FEES:
Entrance: FREE ($5.00 suggested donation)
Parking: FREE
Shuttles between parking lots and field: $1/Person (Each Ride)
Food, Beverages, Carnival Amusements, Helicopter Rides, & Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides all have separate charges.

RULES:
No Smoking, No Pets (due to food being served). Bags, coolers, backpacks and other containers except for childcare and medical needs are not allowed. No: cans, glass, alcohol, skateboards, bikes or weapons. are allowed. All bags subject to inspection.

Hot Air Balloon Launch Schedule:
Friday: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Liftoff
Saturday:
5:30 – 6:00 am Dawn Hot Air Balloon Liftoff
Saturday:
5:00 – 6:00 pm Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Liftoff
Saturday:
8:30 pm Night Glow (Hot Air Balloons Light Up On Ground, No Launch)
Sunday:
5:30 – 6:00 am Dawn Farewell Mass Ascension Balloon Liftoff

Entertainment Schedule for the 2010 Pittsfield Balloon Festival

 

Friday August 6, 2010

1:00-5:00 pm: The Pulse WTPL 107.7 Live Broadcast with Brian "Bulldog" Tilton & Jack Heath

3:00 pm: Midway Carnival Rides Begin

5:00 pm: Helicopter & Tethered Balloon Rides Begin

5:30 pm: Balloons Liftoff

7:00-11:00 pm: Blues Brothers Tribute Concert Event featuring Soulhouse 7 & Laser Light Show

  

Saturday August 7, 2010 

 

5:30 am: Balloons Liftoff

10:00-2:00 pm: Kites Over NE Giant Kite Fly

11:00 am: Midway Carnival Rides Begin

3:00 pm: Helicopter & Tethered Balloon Rides Begin

3:00-11:00 pm: Live Music on the Main Stage:

  • 3:00 Borderline Eleven

  • 4:30 RockUs  

  • 7:00-11 Introduction Chicago Edition Concert Event featuring Groove Alliance & Laser Light Show

5:30 pm: Balloons Liftoff

8:30 pm: Night Glow!!

9:20 pm: Prize Drawings - Great prizes from our sponsors!

9:30 pm: Telstar Display Fireworks Event! Most Amazing Fireworks show in NH!

 

Sunday August 8, 2010 

 

5:30 am: Balloons Liftoff Final Launch

9:00 am: 5K Roadrace