ATM ON SITE.
NOTICE:
Due to the festival, the City of Highland Village has
closed Copperas Branch Park to swimming and lake access.
REMINDER!!
We suggest that people bring lawn
chairs and/or blankets to the event. No coolers! We have a
good variety of food and drink vendors on site. Wear sun block
during the day. Remember, admission is free but parking is a $5
donation. All, and I mean ALL, proceeds go to Lions Club
Charities.
COLLECTION BOXES
For eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses,
frames (adult/children), eyeglass cases and old cell phones for
soldiers.
OPENING CEREMONIES
Flag Presentations and Field of Honor Ceremony - Balloon Meister, Keith Berry
ENTERTAINMENT
Carnival Rides and Super Slide /
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides /
Arts and Crafts Booths / Food / Games / Bounce Houses / Car Bash /
Boogie Woogie Choo Choo / Raffle Prizes / Much More
EVENT
SCHEDULE
Balloon Events
For the first time in Texas, we welcome the "Smokey Bear" hot air balloon - Pilot Bill Chapel
Friday 6:00 pm - Tethered Balloon Rides Until 8:00pm, $10 per person
Friday 7:00 pm - Balloons Take-off or Fly In
Friday 8:30 pm - Balloon Glow at Dusk
Saturday 6:00 am - Pancake Breakfast
Saturday 7:00 am - Balloon Races begin
Saturday 8:00 am - Tethered Balloon Rides Until 9:00 am, $10 per person
Saturday 6:00 pm - Tethered Balloon Rides Until 8:00 pm, $10 per person
Saturday 7:00 pm - Balloons Take-off or Fly in
Saturday 8:30 pm - Balloon Glow at Dusk
Sunday 6:00 am - Pancake Breakfast
Sunday 7:00 am - Balloon Races Begin
Sunday 8:00 am - Tethered Balloon Rides Until 9:00 am, $10 per person
Sunday 11:00 am - Festival Closes
Friday - August 19, 2011 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM Gates open. Arts and Crafts Booths Open
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Linda Atwell Duo
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Empty Pockets
Dusk - Balloon Glow
10:30 PM - Closing
Saturday - August 20, 2011 6:00am - 10:30pm
6:00 AM - 10:30 PM - Gates Open and Pancake Breakfast
7:00 AM - Balloon Races Begin, Pancake breakfast
Flag Presentation and Field of
Honor Ceremony
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM - Napper Sisters
9:00 AM - Carnival and Car Bash Open
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Memory Lane Car Show
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Dallas Highland Dancers
Flag Presentation and Field of
Honor Ceremony
Dusk - Balloon Glow with Glen Moyer
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Zydeco Stingrays
10:30 PM - Closing
Sunday - August 21, 2011 6:00am - 11:00am
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Gates Open
7:00 AM - Balloon Races Begin, Pancake breakfast
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Arts and Crafts booths open
9:00 AM - Carnival Opens
11:00 AM - Festival Closes