Schedule of Events
13th Annual Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival

on October 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2009.

 

Friday, October 16th

Schedule subject to change

4:00 pm

Gates Open                      

 

Limited number of crafters, vendors, wineries, and activities open
LONG BRANCH Gift Shop open
Nalls Farm Market Display open

5:00 pm

Live Music:     Shenandoah Sheiks

Dusk
Hot Air Balloon Glow (weather permitting)
8:00 pm
Gates Close

 

 

Saturday, October 17th

Schedule subject to change

7:00 am

Gates Open                      

 

Balloons Launch (weather permitting)
Limited number of crafters and vendors open

9:00 am

Crafters, vendors, LONG BRANCH gift shop open
John Swomley, Magician (Kiddie's Korner)

All Day Activities

Yesterday Cruisers Classic Car Show                                                          Virginia Monster Truck Rides                                                             Children’s Annex Tent
Hay Bale Maze
Kite Display by Allan Robb
Plane Crazy radio-controlled planes
Nalls Farm Market

                                                           
10:00 am

Old Dominion Historical Fire Society Antique Fire Truck Parade          Incredible Inflatables open (Kiddie’s Korner)

10:30 am

Beale Street Puppet Show (Kiddie’s Korner)

11:00 am
Wineries Open
Abnorml Racing (lawnmower races) begin
11:30 am

Peter McCory’s One Man Band (Kiddie’s Korner)

12:00 pm

Live Music:     No Drama Band

1:00 pm

Glitter Bugz Face Painting (Children’s Annex Tent)
Jody Rodgers Temporary Tattoos (Children’s Annex Tent)

1:30 pm

Beale Street Puppet Show (Kiddie’s Korner)

2:00 pm

Live Music:     Souled Out

3:30 pm

John Swomley, Magician (Kiddie's Korner)

4:00 pm
Gates Close
5:00 pm

Wineries Close

Sunset

Balloons Launch (weather permitting)

 

Sunday, October 18th

Schedule subject to change

7:00 am

Gates Open                      

Sunrise

Balloons Launch (weather permitting)
Limited number of crafters and vendors open

9:00 am

Crafters, vendors, LONG BRANCH gift shop open
John Swomley, Magician (Kiddie's Korner)

All Day Activities

Shenandoah Valley Corvette Club Car Show
Virginia Monster Truck Rides
Children’s Annex Tent
Hay Bale Maze
Kite Display by Allan Robb
Plane Crazy radio-controlled planes
Nalls Farm Market

                                                           
10:00 am

Live Music: Sunshine and the Rainmakers
Kena Shriner’s Parade
Incredible Inflatables open (Kiddie’s Korner)

11:00 am
Wineries Open
Live Music: James Leva and Purgatory Mountain
11:15 am
Peter McCory’s One Man Band (Kiddie’s Korner)
12:00 pm
Live Music: Nothin’ Fancy
Living History Exhibit (South Garden)
12:15 pm
John Swomley, Magician (Kiddie's Korner)
1:00 pm
Live Music: IIIrd Tyme Out
Glitter Bugz Face Painting (Children’s Annex Tent)
Jody Rodgers Temporary Tattoos (Children’s Annex Tent)
1:30 pm
Beale Street Puppet Show (Kiddie’s Korner)
2:00 pm
Live Music: James Leva and Purgatory Mountain
2:15 pm
Peter McCory’s One Man Band (Kiddie’s Korner)
3:00 pm
Live Music: Nothin’ Fancy
3:15
John Swomley, Magician (Kiddie's Korner)
4:00 pm
Live Music: IIIrd Tyme Out
Gates Close
5:00 pm
Wineries Close
Sunset
Balloons Launch (weather permitting)

 

 


*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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