Hot air balloons float above the Cambridge Valley each June, making this weekend such a spectacular event. It is exciting for both new and returning spectators to see these majestic balloons launch from the school. Rides are available and can be purchased directly from the pilots.
2026 Balloons and Sponsors
Happy Camper
Sponsored by: Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce
Pilot: Mark Donahue – Balloonmeister
Queensbury, New York
No rides for hire at this festival
BLASTV@aol.com
Mark may also fly Spirit of Cambridge
during the weekend
Light ‘N’ Up
Sponsored by: Arrow Bank
Pilot: Michael Ranieri
Oneonta, New York
For ride info, contact:
607-435-9839
email: BalloonNY@aol.com
www.BalloonNY.com
Bingo
Sponsored by: Hooisck Tire
Pilot: Rob Swinton
Queensbury, New York
For ride info, contact
518-683-1280, 518-926-9123
pinwheelballoon@gmail.com
or visit
www.majesticballoonflights.com
Owyhee Heights (pronounced O – WHY- HEE)
Sponsored by: Turf Rehab
Pilot: Ron Cassidy
Homede, Idaho
No rides for hire at this festival
email: roncassidy@comcast.net
Destination Unkown
Sponsored by: Greater Heights Tree & Land Management
Pilot: Mark Stodolski
Sterling, MA 01564-2632
No rides for hire at this festival
Wild Ride
Pilot: David Markowitz
Maryland, New York
No rides for hire at this festival
607-437-7101
davidandb@starband.net
Friend Ship Dreams
Sponsored by: The Cambridge Chamber
Pilot: Mark Pluta
Saratoga Springs, NY
No rides for hire at this festival
friendshipballoonman@gmail.com
Aer Blarney
Sponsored by: Aubuchon
Pilot: Mick Murphy
Aer Blarney Balloons, LLC
92 Town Line Road
Bethlehem, CT 06751
203-910-4955
FLECKFOLLYS
Sponsored by: The Eagle News
Pilot: Robert E. Dicks
Churchville
Pennsylvania
For ride info: 215 852 6686
SPARKLES / Aer O’Knot
Sponsored by: Fort Miller Group
Pilot: Ben Wagoner
Bristol
Connecticut
No rides for hire at this festival
Irish Rover
Sponsored by: Green Bridge Communications
Pilot: Glenn D. Horton
Woodbourne
New York
No rides for hire at this festival