Hot Air Balloons Will Be Soaring At Virginia’s Balloons Over Rockbridge
Some things are just worth the wait. That’s certainly true of Virginia’s Balloons Over Rockbridge, an annual summer event that was postponed last year but back on track for summer 2021. Mark your calendars for July 2 and 3, when colorful hot air balloons will rise above Rockbridge County, Virginia. The spectacle of such graceful and massive floats is a bucket-list experience no matter your age. Here’s more on what you can look forward to when you attend this hot air balloon festival in Virginia:
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The annual Balloons Over Rockbridge is a not-to-be-missed event that will take place at the Oak Hill Cross Country Course of the Lexington Horse Center.
Whether you're interested in catching a ride on a colorful hot air balloon or simply watching them from the safety of the ground, you'll be enchanted by the show.
So what can you expect from the event? In addition to all kinds of hot air balloon festivities, there will also be live music and entertainment for the kiddos.
There will also be lots of local vendors supplying all kinds of goodies, from local pizzerias, beer and wine, BBQ, donuts, and much more. So don't forget to bring your appetite!
The balloon launches take place at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to ensure the best conditions for a smooth ride. Flights can last between 20 minutes and one hour, depending on conditions.
Have you ever experienced Balloons Over Rockbridge? What did you think? We’d love to hear all about your adventures at this hot air balloon festival in Virginia in the comments below! For more information, be sure to follow Balloons Over Rockbridge on Facebook.
And for another magical hot air balloon adventure over Virginia, the sunrise rides from Monticello Country Ballooning are not to be missed.
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
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