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Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/09/2022
All Day
Location
Lake Shelbyville
Categories
The 2022 Lake Shelbyville Balloonfest will be held Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 7, 8, & 9, 2022.
Schedule of Events
10/7
Event Kickoff – 4-8pm – Willow Ridge Winery
Some balloons will inflate and do a soft glow if weather permits. Pauly’s BBQ Food Truck available. Entertainment by NATU Band. Sunset time: 6:31pm.
10/8
Sunrise Fun Flight – 7-9am – Shelby County Airport
Balloons will fly over airport in a fun flight sponsored by Lithia Resort. Music by All Kindz of Soundz. Best viewing of balloons: Airport. Sunrise: 7:01am.
Young Eagle Flights – 8-11:30am – Shelby County Airport
Registration begins at 8am. Ages 8-17. Introduction to general aviation – basic ground school and 20-25 minute FREE airplane ride over Shelbyville area. Parent/guardian MUST be present to sign waiver of consent; all kids receive certificate and flight log book.
Balloon Glow and Cookout – 4-9pm – Shelby County Airport
J&R Collision Centers Balloon Glow begins at dusk.
Balloon Glow Cookout benefits Shelbyville Fire Department. Several local food and drink vendors. Music by All Kindz of Soundz.
Spectacular view of all sponsored balloons. Sunset: 6:29pm.
Free Inflatables – 4-6:45pm
Tethered Balloon Rides – $10/person – 4-9pm
10/9
Sunrise Fun Flight – 7-9am – Dam West Recreation Area
Balloons will fly over airport in a fun flight sponsored by Findlay Marina. Music by All Kindz of Soundz. Best viewing of balloons: Dam West. Sunrise: 7:02am.
*All scheduled times are approximate and subject to weather and pilots’ discretion.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page for further details.
