EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

5-10PM – Food Trucks, Vendors and Kid Zone
6-8:30 PM – Balloon Flight, Glow, Tethers*
7-10 PM – The Band Silver 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

7-8:30 AM – Balloon Flight, Tethers
10-3 AM – Jeep Rally Roll-In, Food Trucks, Vendors and Kid Zone opens
10 AM-10PM – Food Trucks, Vendors and Kid Zone
4 PM – No Speed Limit 
6-8 PM – Balloon Flight, Glow, Tethers
7-10 PM – Combo Kings 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

7-8:30 AM – Balloon Flight, Tethers
10 AM-5PM – Food Trucks, Vendors and Kid Zone
5:30 PM – Gates to the William A Floyd Amphitheater Open
6-8 PM – Balloon Flight, Glow, Tethers
6:30 PM – Gritty Flyright & the Music Family Band
8 PM – Martina McBride 
9:30 PM – Laser Show and Fireworks Finale

*Please be aware that hot air balloons schedules are completely dependent on local weather and not just the weather on the ground. Our “Balloonmeister” and his experienced team will make determinations on flights, glows, and tethers based on current weather conditions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

25+ beautiful Hot Air Balloons (Upstate’s Largest Hot Air Balloon Event) 

50+ Vendors and Crafters

15+ Food Trucks and Beer Garden 

Jeep Rally

Games and Activities for the Kids

Live Music including performances by Gritty Flyright and the Music Family

Concert Finale Sunday Sept 3 featuring Martina McBride 

Laser Light Show and Fireworks

Free Parking! Free Concerts! Free Admission! 

Hot Air Affair: Rising Above Cancer. Funds raised benefit the Cancer Association of Anderson, a local charity working to fulfill their mission to lessen the burden on Anderson County residents who are battling cancer by providing financial, physical and emotional assistance.  For more information about CAA: [email protected]

• Clear Bag Policy
• No Alcohol
• No Glass
• No Professional Camera Equipment
• No Tents or Umbrellas
• No Drones (Per FAA Regulations)
• No Weapons of any kind
• No Food & Drinks will be allowed
• Chairs & Blankets are allowed
• No Pets
• Smoke Free Event – Designated Smoking Areas Available

* There will be a bag search upon entry. If you leave and re-enter, all bags will be checked again.
** Handicap Parking will be available as well as a Handicap Accessible Gate and Viewing Area.