Wakefield Hot Air  
Balloon Festival  

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Come Join the Fun - Oct. 12th, 13th & 14th 2007

Welcome to the Fourth Annual Wakefield Hot Air Balloon Festival.

2007 Schedule of Events:

Aerial Photo Display ~ Click here for complete details ~   

~Friday October 12th~

Hot Air Balloon Assembly                       2:00 PM        Wakefield School Auditorium
~Open to the Public~

Hot Air Ballon Setup and Launch               6:30 P.M.          Wakefield School
{Weather Permitting}

~Saturday October 13th~

Kryptonite Dawn Patrol Launch                6:30 A.M.
{Weather Permitting}                        

Hot Air Ballon Setup and Launch               7:30 A.M.          Wakefield School
{Weather Permitting}

Softball Tournament                                   8:00 AM            Graves Park
 ~Concessions Available~

Events                                     

  • Craft Fair at the School 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Quilt Show at the Graves Library 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Food Vendor at the School 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Kids Activities 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • ~Walk-in Balloon $1, Kiddie Train for ages 2 - 6, Firetruck Rides Free~

Hot Air Balloon Setup and Launch             4:30 P.M.             Wakefield School
Balloon Night Glow                                     7:30 PM              Wakefield School
~Bring your lawn chairs and blankets~

Teen Dance                                                  9:00 PM              Legion Hall

~Sunday October 14th~

Kryptonite Dawn Patrol Launch                  6:30 A.M.       
{Weather Permitting}

Omelet Feed                                                7:00 AM - 10:30 A.M.            Legion Hall
~Free Will Donation~

Hot Air Ballon Setup and Launch                 7:30 A.M.            Wakefield School
{Weather Permitting}

~Events Sponsored by The Wakefield Community Club~