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Hot Air Ballooning

Click for Dansville, New York Forecast

28th Anniversary
New York State Festival of Balloons
Labor Day Weekend -- September 3-7, 2009
Dansville Municipal Airport- entrance on Maple Street
Dansville, NY 14437
Dansville Festival
"Paddy" and "Purple People Eater" prepare to launch
during the 2008 Festival of Balloons.

See 2008 photos courtesy of Mr. Weatherbee

Pilot Competition Results for 2008
and the winner is JOHN PIPER -- click here for results....



Hot Air Balloon Launches
(6am & 6pm daily; weather permitting)
Balloon Rides
Arts & Crafts
International Food Court
Car Show Flyer



ENTERTAINMENT
On stage – Bring your own chairs and enjoy....

Plans are developing now

All concerts are included in daily admission $5, under 12 FREE





Rides & Games for Children
Tethered Balloon Rides
Continuous Entertainment


Thursday Night Balloon Glow



Entrance Fee $5.00 per person - Children under 12 Free

This event is organized and staffed solely by community volunteers. In 1997 the Dansville Balloon Festival was designated as the New York State Festival of Balloons. The festival features:

  • 6 scheduled launches beginning Friday, 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 6 AM & 6 PM, Monday 6 AM
  • Arts & Crafts Vendors
  • International Food Court
  • Free Entertainment
  • Rides & Amusements for children
  • Car Show
Free Balloon GLOW on Thursday at Brae Burn beginning at 7 PM.


The goal of the festival is to provide entertainment and enjoyment to our spectators, bring visitors to our community, and share our profits with local charities. Over the years an average of 35,000 spectators per year visit our valley to enjoy the festival.
The success of the 2006 festival made it possible to share profits with local charities and organizations.

The beauty of an early morning flight is breathtaking as balloons gracefully float over our valley. The thrill of a mass evening launch is a real crowd pleaser. For those passengers taking their first flight, wonderful thoughts and memories will long endure.

Though we are one of the largest events of its type, The New York Festival of Balloons, is a great deal more than hot air balloons. Take a look at the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for this coming Labor Day Weekend and you will agree that there is something for everyone all weekend long at the N.Y.S.F.O.B.



Up in the air about a special gift?


Gift Certificates are available for balloon rides during the festival.

Click on Book Your Flight for Information and Reservations forms.



Contacts for further information:
Arts and Crafts - Mary Ann Holden
Balloon Pilots - Gerri Waight
Balloon Rides - Gerri Waight
Food Concessions - Roy and Linda Chace
Camping - Gerri Waight
Schedule of Events - Gerri Waight
General Information - Mary Ann Holden
Advertising Opportunities - Dorothy Hotckiss
Entertainmet - Deb Applin
Volunteering - Mary Ann Holden


NO DOGS/PETS ALLOWED ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
NO COOLERS- NO ALCOHOL



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Dansville Municipal Airport
Festival entrance is on Maple Street
Dansville, NY 14437
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