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South County Balloon Festival
One of the best summer events in South County, and definitely in the running for most spectacular, is the South County Balloon Festival. There will be many professional teams flying this year, launching from several different spots in the area. The balloons usually launch at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
If you want to go up in one of the balloons, there are a couple of options. There will be tethered balloon rides—depending on the weather and wind, of course—at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday the 18th; 6:30 AM on Saturday the 19th. Tethered balloon rides are only $15.
Taking an untethered balloon ride is more expensive, and there will be limited spots.
If you’re not interested in the balloons, the Balloon Festival has a lot more to offer.
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For a start, the Balloon Festival hosts Rhode Island’s annual barbecue championships. There are also a display of classic car show on Saturday the 19th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You can find multiple carnival rides, kite riding, and the Room Full of Blues will be playing at 6:30 on Friday the 18th. For the kids, there will be craft shows, pony rides, and a catch-and-release trout farm.
The South County Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held on July 18th, 19th, and 20th. Daily admission, which allows re-entry later in the day, is $10 for adults, or $5 for children 14 and under. There will be a fireworks display on Saturday night at 9pm. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.
To find out more about the South County Balloon Festival, visit the South County Balloon Festival web-site!.
