THE FOLLOWING INCLUDES ITEMS FROM A PREVIOUS STORY BY BILL PICKETT
The Gates at the Vermilion Regional Airport will be opening for Balloons Over Vermilion at 3 PM both Friday, July 12th; and Saturday, July 13th. While the hope is always that weather will be perfect for a balloon launch, the two-day schedule is filled with family fun as always.
Event Co-Chair Jaclyn Vinson says the ‘Kids Zone’ this year is incredible…
Audio Player{AUDIO: “We have a lot of activities for the kids. We have air-jumping, rock climbing, laser tag. We have soccer, so they can just come and play soccer. We’re going to have pickle ball with the Danville Tennis Center. We have the free lawn games that are always there. And, of course, Joyful Bubbles just making the whole area look spectacular.”}
The other Event Co-Chair, Carly Goodwin, notes tethered rides in a hot air balloon will be available to the public again this year….
Audio Player{AUDIO: “Those start at 7 (o’clock) on Friday night and Saturday as well. Weather-depending of course. Those are $15-dollars for adults and $10-dollars for children ten and under. So everybody has the opportunity to get up in a hot air balloon if that is something that you’ve always wanted to do.}
Of course, all flights are dependent on weather conditions. In addition to tethered balloon rides on Friday and Saturday there will also be helicopter rides available for purchase.
For more information about the 8th Annual Balloons Over Vermilion visit balloonsoververmilion.com.
