Grants Pass Balloon & Kite Festival 2017
Grants Pass launches it's Balloon & Kite Festival with a spectacular aerial show that features morning balloon flights, a 10,000 sf American Flag kite (bit.ly/megaflag), colorful giant kites in special shapes, food vendors and other kid-friendly activities, music and entertainment for all ages.
It's the Southern Oregon community event of 2017 you won’t want to miss!
Friday 6/2 - Day One
6:00 am Balloon Launch (to 7:30 am)
8:30 pm Gates Open
9:00 pm Balloon Night Glow
Saturday 6/3 - Day Two
6:00 am Balloon Launch (to 7:30 am)
7:30 am Gates Open
8:00 am Tethered Rides (to 10:30 am)
11:00 am MegaFlag and Kite Show
6:00 pm Kite Show Ends
6:30 pm Band: Soundstage Revue
9:00 pm Balloon Night Glow
Sunday 6/4 - Day Three
6:00 am Balloon Launch (to 7:30 am)
7:30 am Gates Open
8:00 am Tethered Rides (to 10:30am)
11:00 am MegaFlag and Kite Show
5:00 pm Festival Ends
NOTE: Balloon flights are not available during the festival.
Balloons launch from South Middle School. No charge to attend.
See map of the location and directions.
Festival Entrance: Lower River Road at Lathrop County Park
Festival Exit: Upper River Road at Raptor Creek Farm
Parking is $5 per vehicle. Tethered balloon rides are $10 per person.
Learn more at http://www.gpballoonfest.com
Contact Info: contact@greatergprotary.org
Special Notes:
Balloon flights are not available during the festival. Pets are prohibited, as balloons and kites can cause animals to be alarmed. This is a NON smoking event. Violators will be asked to leave. NO alcohol is permitted in premises. Golf cart shuttles are available for disabled individuals, from the parking area to the performance area. Limited seating is available. Unauthorized drones are NOT allowed in the area during balloon and kite activities.
Kids Activities
- Face Painting
- Kite Making
- Cow Train
- Hay Bale Castle
- Hand Pump Duck Races
~ 10 balloons launch Friday
~ 5 Balloons at the Nigh Glow Friday
~ 6 Balloons launch Saturday
~ 4 Balloons tethered Saturday
~ 5 Balloons at the Night Glow Saturday
~ 6 Balloons launch Sunday
~ 4 Balloons tethered Sunday
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Date and Time
Friday Jun 2, 2017 Sunday Jun 4, 2017
Friday, June 2nd
Saturday, June 3rd
Sunday, June 4th
See More at www.gpballoonfest.com for Full Details
Location
Balloons launch from SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL. No charge to attend. All other activities take place off LOWER RIVER ROAD — 1.7 MILES PAST LINCOLN ROAD. Parking is $5 per vehicle. NO ENTRY ALLOWED from Upper River Road. All traffic will be routed to Lower River Road for entrance into the festival. Special Notes
Locations and Costs
Balloon flights are not available during the festival. Pets are prohibited, as balloons and kites can cause animals to be alarmed. This is a NON smoking event. Violators will be asked to leave. NO alcohol is permitted in premises. Golf cart shuttles are available for disabled individuals, from the parking area to the performance area. Limited seating is available. Unauthorized drones are NOT allowed in the area during balloon and kite activities.
Fees/Admission
Parking and Entrance at Lower River Road Across from Lathrop County Park - $5.00 per vehicle Balloon Tethering Rides: $10.00 per person: Tethered balloon rides are offered Saturday and Sunday, as long as wind and rain conditions allow. Gates will open at 7:30 am and tethering begins at 8:00 am. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
See More at www.GPBalloonfest.com
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Contact Information
Any questions contact Greater GP Rotary email address
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