22nd Anniversary Balloon Festival

Set to Launch, June 7-9, 2024

 

Balloon Festival 2024

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22nd  Annual Balloon Festival Set to Launch,
June 7-9, 2024

CAMBRIDGE – The Balloon Committee & The Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 22nd Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival, set for Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9, 2023, in and around the beautiful historic village of Cambridge, NY.

     The Cambridge Valley Chamber of Commerce, organizer of the event, is putting together the schedule of activities, which will include four launches of 10 hot air balloons (Friday & Saturday evening and Saturday & Sunday morning). All launches take place at the Cambridge Central School on Route 22 (wind and weather permitting). Evening launches typically occur around 7 p.m.; morning launches at 5:30 a.m.

LOTS TO DO FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

     Between the launches, the Cambridge community throws out the red carpet and provides a myriad of activities to entertain the crowds.  On Friday Evening, a Block Party & Pilots BBQ at Railroad Park on Broad Street, a fantastic fireworks display at The Mansion Park on South Union Street. Tickets to the Pilots Pulled Pork BBQ can be reserved by calling or texting 518-677-0887.

All proceeds from the BBQ go back into bringing this festival to you year after year FREE of Charge!!

On Saturday, after the Pilots launch, stay & enjoy the Carnival Rides, grab some Food while you wait for the Pilots to return to the school (our new location this year for the glow) for our popular Moon Glow, a spectacular nighttime display of tethered hot air balloons that are lit from inside in time to music.

     Sunday brings an end to the official festival activities with a Pilots Breakfast at the American Legion on Rt 22 in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity to meet the pilots and discuss the details of ballooning with the experts.

COMMUNITY SPONSORED EVENTS

     Local organizations augment the festival with activities to entertain crowds between the launches and to showcase the Cambridge community. At the school location there are rides, carnival games, food vendors and a craft fair.

     In & around the Village, activities such as The Lions Club car show, Presbyterian Church craft fair, Lakato’s Farm Buffalo Sunrise Artisan Market, Cambridge Fly In at Chapin Field Airport, farmers’ markets, museum tours, concerts and gallery events occur.  Information will be posted on the Chamber website at www.cambridgenychamber.com & Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival Facebook page as it is finalized and details become available. The Chamber will also distribute a commemorative program and a schedule of events.

Organizations wanting to be included on the official schedule of events must send information via e-mail to cambridgechamber@gmail.com. The deadline to be included is May 19, 2024.

SUPPORT FOR THE FESTIVAL

     Sponsors are most crucial to the success of the balloon festival. 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). 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 welcomed. 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 as fireworks sponsors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     For information on Cambridge, or the balloon festival, call the Chamber office, 518-677-0887.