By Paul Holmes
Cloudy skies and colorful balloons make for quintessential photo opportunities.
June 19-21 — QUECHEE — Once again, the skies over Quechee and the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire will be filled with hot air balloons ushering in the annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival, one of the longest running hot air balloon festivals in New England. The festival takes place over Father’s Day weekend, June 19, 20, and 21.
Don’t miss this exciting festival featuring over 20 hot air balloons, with five flights scheduled throughout the festival plus additional tethered rides during the day. Enjoy continuous music and entertainment for all ages, and over 60 craft artisans and commercial vendors. Children’s activities include train rides, a bounce house and more. And of course there will be festival food with local healthy options and a beer and wine garden, with more surprises on site!
The festival takes place on the Quechee Green, 70 Village Green Circle, Quechee. Gates open Friday at 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 a.m. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and over; $5 for kids age 6-12; and free for kids under age 5. Balloons ascend Friday at 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. To book a ride or for more info, visit quecheeballoonfestival.com.
