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Balloon Festival

Started Sep 9, 2019 | Photos
JerseyJim Regular Member • Posts: 115
Balloon Festival
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Some photos from a balloon festival this summer.

JerseyJim

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Re: Balloon Festival

I like those. The first two photos are my favorites.

jbent1 Regular Member • Posts: 101
Re: Balloon Festival

Great assortment of balloons! New Mexico?

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OP JerseyJim Regular Member • Posts: 115
Re: Balloon Festival

Taken early morning in NJ.  Thanks for comments.

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jbent1 Regular Member • Posts: 101
Re: Balloon Festival

Hi jerseyjim

Thanks for the reply. I have wanted to go on a picture taking trip to NM for the big balloon festival but it is far from home. NJ is much closer and I love the area. Can you tell me what the event is, when  and is it an annual one?

Jeff

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OP JerseyJim Regular Member • Posts: 115
Re: Balloon Festival

Jeff,

The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is held annually at the Solberg Airport in Readington Township, New Jersey.  It is always held around the 24th of July (Fri.-Sat.-Sunday).  Discount tickets are available at Quick Chek.

I prefer going to the early launch (gate opens at 6am).  Better parking; less chance for thunderstorms/wind; less crowds.  Also, the direction the balloons launch is not into the sun, allowing easier exposure.  Hope you enjoy the event if you can make it.

JerseyJim

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