Schedule

Friday, October 14

The Hot Air Balloon & Pumpkin Glow takes place between 4:00 to 8:00 pm for picnicking (enjoy ours or bring your own) with the energizing sounds of local live entertainment. 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.

Saturday & Sunday, October 15-16

Hot Air Balloon Staging, some with unique whimsical shapes, begins at 7:00 am. There will also be 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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Kiddies Korner

Bountiful activities will delight the kids including hay rides, inflatable activities, a hay bale
maze and the amphitheater 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.