Sep 3, 2015
For Immediate Release
Rachel M. Crumbley | Director of Marketing and Public Relations | Callaway Gardens
Direct: 706-663-5187 | Main: 706-663-6881 or 1-855-421-3120 | Fax: 706-663-5068
Email: rcrumbley@callawaygardens.com
Mailing Address: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000
www.callawaygardens.com
WHAT:
17th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, September 4, 2015
7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (balloon setup will begin at 6:45 a.m.; weather dependent)
Callaway Gardens (Beach Entrance on U.S. Hwy. 27)
FEATURE IDEAS:
* Experience a tethered ride in a hot air balloon
* Get some beautiful footage and photos of hot air balloons
* Talk with the Balloon Meister, the man responsible for the hot air balloon pilots during the 17th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
* Get interviews about the festival’s activities
Before 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, please call to reserve time and provide contact information in case of changes.
17th Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Please Note: Wind turbulence, direction and conditions for balloons are based on weather in the sky, not on the ground.
Friday, September 4
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beach Activities, Swimming, Miniature Golf, Table Tennis, Shuffleboard, Giant Chess and Checkers, Disc Golf
Noon to 10 p.m. Sports on Big-Screen TVs at the Beach Bar
3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Square 1 Activity Center Opens (Aqua Island*, Paddle Boats*, Roadster Pedal Karts*, Xcelerator Water Slide*)
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Balloon Artist in the Beach Pavilion Area
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Concessions and Food Trucks
7 p.m. Live Music: The Regulars
Dusk Balloon Glow on Robin Lake Beach (Wind and weather conditions permitting)
Saturday, September 5 6 a.m. Beach Gate Opens 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Exchange Club of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast ($7 per person) 7:15 a.m. Balloon Launch** (Wind and weather conditions permitting) 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tethered Rides* ($10 per adult; $5 per child; Wind and weather conditions permitting) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classic Car Show at the Beach Dome 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beach Activities (See Friday’s Listing) 11 a.m. Disc Dog Demonstration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids Zone: Face Painting*, Trampoline Extreme* and More 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concessions and Food Trucks Noon to 10 p.m. College Football on Big-Screen TVs at the Beach Bar 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Entertainment from: DJ Mikey J 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Balloon Artist in the Beach Pavilion Area 3:30 p.m. Disc Dog Demonstration 5 p.m. Balloon Launch** (Wind and weather conditions permitting) 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tethered Rides* ($10 per adult; $5 per child; Wind and weather conditions permitting) 7 p.m. Live Music: Final Answer Band Dusk Silver Wings Skydiving Demonstration Team (Wind and weather conditions permitting) Tethered balloon rides* available, wind turbulence and weather conditions permitting.
Sunday, September 6 6 a.m. Beach Gate Opens 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Exchange Club of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast ($7 per person) 7:15 a.m. Balloon Launch** (Wind and weather conditions permitting) 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tethered Rides* ($10 per adult; $5 per child; Wind and weather conditions permitting) 7:50 a.m. Callaway Gardens Fitness Series 5K Run*/Triathlon* 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Beach Activities (See Friday’s Listing) 11 a.m. Disc Dog Demonstration 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids Zone: Face Painting*, Trampoline Extreme* and More 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concessions and Food Trucks 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sports on Big-Screen TVs at the Beach Bar 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Live Entertainment from: DJ Mikey J 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Balloon Artist in the Beach Pavilion Area 3:30 p.m. Disc Dog Demonstration 5 p.m. Balloon Launch** (Wind and weather conditions permitting) 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tethered Rides* (($10 per adult; $5 per child; Wind and weather conditions permitting) 7 p.m. Live Music: Ricky Gunn Dusk Balloon Glow on Robin Lake Beach (Wind and weather conditions permitting) Tethered balloon rides* available, wind turbulence and weather conditions permitting.
Monday, September 7
(Free Gardens Admission)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beach Activities (See Friday’s listing)
Noon to 6 p.m. Sports on Big-Screen TVs at the Beach Bar
Please note:
-Activities marked * require an additional fee each day.
-Events and activities are subject to change without notice or in case of wind or inclement weather. No rain checks.
-Guests will be issued wristbands, which should be worn at all times and will be required for re-entry should a guest choose to leave.
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