October 15^th, 16^th & 17^th, 2010

Dates and Hours
Friday, October 15^{th  ·} 1 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, October 16^{th  ·} 7 AM  - 4 PM
Sunday, October 17^{th  ·} 7 AM  - 4 PM

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Admission

Friday, October 15^th - $10 per person
Saturday, October 16^th - $15 per person
Sunday, October 17^th- $10 per person
Wine Tasting - $15 per person
Historic House Tours - $5 per person
Admission is free for children 12 years old and younger

Advance Tickets will be available for purchase at a discounted rate from August 9 through October 13. Online orders are non-refundable. Those who purchase wine/beer tickets MUST show ID at the gate or entrance will not be permitted.

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About the hot air balloon, wine & music festival

A fun-filled, action-packed, three-day family celebration unfolds with the 14^th anniversary of the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine & Music Festival on October 15-17, 2010. Held on the spacious lawns and rolling fields of LONG BRANCH in Clarke County, VA, the Festival brings balloonist and their colorful airborne craft from far and wide to delight spectators of all ages. In addition to the balloons, our annual event provides a wide variety of entertainment over the weekend.

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Friday, October 15

The Hot Air Balloon & Pumpkin Glow takes place between 1:00 to 8:00 pm for picnicking (enjoy ours or bring your own) with the energizing sounds of Celtic Music. At dusk, and weather permitting, tethered hot air balloons softly illuminate the skies with their own glow. Bring your own carved pumpkin to our information tent by 6 pm and participate in the Balloon and Pumpkin Glow or marvel at the intricate carving provided by the local Nalls Farm Market.

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Saturday & Sunday, October 16-17

Hot Air Balloon Launches, some with unique whimsical shapes, take to the skies at approximately sunrise (7:30 am) and again at approximately sunset (4:30 pm) – weather permitting. Staging
begins approximately one half hour prior to flights. There will also be tethered hot air balloons on-site
for spectators to enjoy the interior of the balloons and the opportunity to experience a tethered
ride – weather permitting.

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Wine Tasting & Beer Sales

Sip vintages from a varied selection of Virginia wineries on Friday from 1:00 to 8:00 pm and from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. A tasting glass and wristband purchase at $15 per person/day permits those 21 and over to sample wines. Wine glass sales end at 7:30 pm on Friday and at 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. For the first year, LONG BRANCH will also offer the opportunity for spectators to purchase microbrews and/or domestic beers by the glass. We will be featuring select beers from BJ Sager of Winchester. Beer tickets will only be available for purchase during the Hot Air Balloon & Glow on Friday, October 15^th from 1:00 to 7:30 pm. Price TBA. Photo ID Required.

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Kiddies Korner

Bountiful activities will delight the kids including hay rides, inflatable activities, a hay bale
maze and the amphitheatre will be located on the south side of the Historic House featuring
magic shows and live entertainment. All activities in the Kiddie Korner are provided free of charge courtesy of LONG BRANCH.

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Sunrise to Sunset Activities

Stay busy or just park your chair or blanket on the lawns of LONG BRANCH while enjoying a variety
of live entertainment. Festival foods sell non-stop throughout the weekend, including breakfast items for
early-rising spectators and tasty Johnsonville Brats for lunch and afternoon snacking. Virginia Giant Monster Truck rides, the Old Dominion Fire Society antique fire engine display, classic car shows, and much more continue throughout the weekend. Vendors will demonstrate, exhibit and sell a wide selection of unique and handcrafted items. Gourmet foods, wine accessories, quality artwork, gifts and hats
are among the features.

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Directions

From Washington, DC:  Go west on Interstate Route 66 to exit 23. Proceed on Route 17 north. Turn left on Route 50 at Paris. Just past Millwood, turn left on Route 624/Red Gate Road.

From Northern Virginia:  Take the Capital Beltway to Interstate Route 66 west.  Take exit 23. Proceed on Route 17 north. Turn left on Route 50 at Paris. Just past Millwood, turn left on Route 624/Red Gate Road.

From I-81:  Take exit 313 and proceed approximately 13 miles on Route 50 east.  Turn right on Route 624/Red Gate Road and proceed ½ mile. Maps

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Balloons

• Hot air balloons fly BEFORE SUNRISE and BEFORE SUNSET, WEATHER PERMITTING. 

• Tethered balloons are operational WEATHER PERMITTING. 

• For safety reasons, weather and wind conditions must be perfect in order for balloons to fly and/or tether.

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Other Important Information

• Balloons fly weather permitting – Festival held rain or shine – No Refunds. 

• Drink responsibly and designate a driver for the ride home. 

• Pets and outside alcoholic beverages prohibited. 

• Picnics welcome; however, we reserve the right to inspect all coolers, picnic baskets, and bags brought onto the property. 

• Some activities require a nominal fee to participate.

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