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Quechee Balloon Festival Lifts Off for 41st Year Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

quechee hot air ballon festivalThe Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England, will celebrate its 41st anniversary from September 3rd through 5th.

Twenty balloonists headline the event with five flights slated throughout the weekend and additional tethered rides during the day. Attendees can visit with 50 craft vendors, indulge in a variety of fare from 16 food vendors and enjoy dozens of entertainers for all ages. Children’s activities include Bubble Machines, Rock Climbing wall, Bounce House and more. A variety of festival favorites and new food offerings with local healthy options and a beer and wine garden are planned.

Headlining this year’s three-day extravaganza of entertainers are A2VT (Friday) Dave Keller Band (Saturday) and The Tricksters (Sunday).

Festival hours are Friday from 3 to 10 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 10 pm. For more information visit the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce website, call (802) 295-7900 or email info@hartfordvtchamber.com.

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