The balloons are lifting off from Sussex this weekend, as the annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta takes off for another year.
This is the 32nd year for the event..
President Debbie Harris says, “We have 36 balloons, three shapes. Some new things, we have Touch-a-Truck coming this year, and we have free organized activities for children throughout the day.”
The Fiesta runs all weekend, and Harris says over 50, 000 people visit the event each year.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 2017
6:30 am Balloon Launch and Paid Rides ($200.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
3:00pm-9:00pm All Day Activities, Concessions and Vendors
12:00pm-9:00pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
3:00pm Hinchey’s Amusement Rides open for the day
4:00pm- 9:30pm Ground Zero Laser Tag (fee charged)
6:30 pm-9:30 pm Live Entertainment at the Atlantic Superstore Bandstand (FREE)
5:30 pm Opening Ceremonies will take place on the launch field. Cake will be served. Compliments of Atlantic Superstore.
5:30 pm Balloon Launch and Paid Rides ($200.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
7:00pm Ram Rodeo Tour @ Princess Louise Park Show Center
8:00 pm Magic Night Moon Glow @ the Launch Field. *Weather permitting
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 2017
6:30 am Balloon Launch and Paid rides ($200.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
9:00 am-9:00 pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
11:00am- 9:30pm Ground Zero Laser Tag (fee charged)
11:30 am-10 pm Live Entertainment Atlantic Superstore Bandstand (FREE)
10:30 am-11:00 am- Lofty Teddy Bear Parade Bring your favorite Teddy Bear to the Atlantic Superstore Bandstand. With Special Guests!
11:00 am -6:00 pm Wonderland Child Care Kid Zone – In the Information Booth (changing tables available)
12:00am- 5:00pm JT Petting Zoo
12:00 pm Hinchey’s Amusement Rides open for the day
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Touch a Truck on The launch field
2:00 pm Ram Rodeo Tour @ Princess Louise Park Show Center
3:00 pm- Sussex Tail Waggers K9 perfomance team (beside tennis courts)
3:30pm – 4:00 pm Pilot Chat. Come meet some balloon pilots and hear their stories on the launch field
4:30pm- 6:00pm Not Now Performing in front of Information booth
5:30pm Balloon Launch Princess Louise Park. Paid rides available ($200.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Port City Circus (Fire Performances)
8:00 pm Magic Night Moon Glow on the Launch Field *weather permitting
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Atlantic Superstore Bandstand FEATURING: JARED LUTES BAND
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2017
6:30am Balloon Launch Princess Louise Park. Paid Rides Available ($200.00/person, cash only) *weather permitting
9:00 am-5:00 pm Atlantic Balloon Fiesta Indoor Market (admission $2.00/ 6 & under free)
10:30 am-4:30 pm Live Entertainment at the Atlantic Superstore Bandstand
10:30 am-12:00 pm Sunday Morning Music Worship with Calvary Worship Band
11:00am- 5:00pm Ground Zero Laser Tag (Fee Charged)
11:00 am-4:00 pm Classic & Antique Car Show and Shine sponsored by Sussex Engine Rebuilding, All Glass & Accessories, Atlantic Nationals, and Mothers Polishes, Waxes & Cleaners (Entrance on Everleigh Street access via Rosemont Ave)
11:00am- Ram Rodeo Tour @ Princess Louise Park Show Centre
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Wonderland Child Care Kid Zone – In the Information Booth
12:00 pm Hinchey’s Amusement Rides open for the day
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Sussex Regional Crime Stoppers Talent Contest (Ages 6-18. See Bandstand page for more info)
3:00 pm- Sussex Tail Waggers K9 Performance team (beside tennis courts)
5:30pm Balloon Launch Paid rides ($200.00/person, cash only) weather permitting.
