19th Annual Balloon Festival Set to Launch, June 7-9
CAMBRIDGE – The Cambridge Balloon Committee is gearing up for its 19th Annual Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival, set for Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2019, in and around the beautiful historic village of Cambridge, NY.
The Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce Balloon Committee is putting together the schedule of activities, which will include launches of hot air balloons (Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday & Sunday morning). Launches will be at the Cambridge Central School on Route 22, with Evening launches typically occur around 7 p.m.; morning launches at 5:30 a.m.
SUPPORT FOR THE FESTIVAL
Sponsors are crucial to the success of the balloon festival and they are what make it possible for the event to occur free of charge. Sponsors truly make it happen! Please consider even a small sponsorship to be a part of the success!
Opportunities range from sponsorship of an entire balloon ($1000-you get two free rides along with free tickets to pilot events) to event sponsorships ($500-$200). You can share a balloon sponsorship with a friend or fellow business person, with each of you getting a ride and free tickets to the pilot events. It’s great advertising for your business and sharing a sponsorship helps out the festival too.
Gold and silver sponsorships are available for $100 and $50, respectively. Visit the website for sponsorship information or call 518-677-0887.
Donations toward the fireworks are always needed and welcome. To help keep this fantastic display a part of our annual event, send donations in any denomination to CVCC- Fireworks, PO Box 405, Cambridge, NY 12816. Individuals or businesses making gifts of $300 or more will be acknowledged in press releases and at the event as fireworks sponsors.
Festival themed merchandise is available for sale beginning in late May. These items support the festival and help make it possible.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED EVENTS
Local organizations augment the festival with activities to entertain crowds between the launches and to showcase the Cambridge community. In the Village, activities such as craft fairs, farmers’ markets, museum tours, concerts, car show and other events occur. Information will be posted on the Chamber website at www.cambridgenychamber.com as it is finalized and details become available.
Organizations wanting to be included on the official schedule of events must send information IN WRITING to PO Box 405, Cambridge, NY 12816 or via e-mail to cambridgechamber@gmail.com. The deadline to be included is May 15, 2019.