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(Photo: Balloon Rally Night
Glow by
Bob Legg)
The 33rd Annual
Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally
August 1-3, 2014
Schedule
More Balloon Rally Info & Print Schedule
Friday August 1, 2014
3:00pm: Midway Carnival Rides Begin
5:00pm:
Helicopter Rides Begin
5:30pm:
Balloons Liftoff
6:00pm: Jim Barnes
7:30pm: Just Sayin'
Saturday August 2, 2014
5:30am:
Balloons Liftoff
5:30am:
Pancake Breakfast
10:00am-8:00pm: Crafters
11:00am: Midway Carnival Rides Begin
2:00pm: Helicopter Rides Begin
5:30pm: Balloons Liftoff
7:00pm: Studio Two Show - "Tribute to the Beatles"
8:30pm: Super Nightglow and Special Events
9:30pm: Fireworks
Sunday August 3, 2014
5:30am:
Balloons Liftoff Final Launch
5:45am:
Rotary Scrambled Eggs and Bacon Breakfast
8:00am: Awards (Balloonists & Sponsors)
9:00am: Delta Dental 5K Road Race (with Frank Donavan
Memorial Mile)
Cost?
Entrance: FREE ($5.00
suggested donation)
Parking: FREE
Food,
Beverages, Carnival Amusements, Helicopter Rides, &
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides all have separate
charges.
We ask for your generous
donations to help with our community building
efforts and support this event! Please help if you
can.
Are Pets
Allowed?
No.
Food and
Beverages?
No
food, liquids or alcohol is allowed to be brought
in.
Food and
beverages are available for purchase onsite.
Rain
Date?
The Rotary
Balloon Rally will be open rain or shine. We have a
list of activities but not an exact schedule because
the times are subject to change due to safety,
weather, and operational requirements.
Rules?
No Smoking
No Alcohol
No Loose Ice
No Cans
No Glass
No Pets
No Weapons Of Any Kind
No Tents
No Awnings
No Cooking Equipment
No Bicycles
No Skateboards
No Coolers
No Backpacks
No other containers (except
for childcare and medical needs) are allowed.
NOTE: All bags subject to
inspection.
What’s OK To
Bring?
Lawn Chairs
Strollers
Cameras
Blankets
Hand-held umbrellas
NOTE: It is recommended that
Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally patrons bring only
necessary items on their person and limit the size
and contents of carry-in items to those that are
essential. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL CARRY-IN ITEMS
AND PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH. ALL UNATTENDED
BAGS AND ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
The Rotary Hot Air Balloon Rally features a full
compliment of carnival rides and amusement
attractions provided by Miller Amusements.
Miller Amusements is a New Hampshire-based, family
run, traveling midway consisting of a mix of kiddie
and family-style amusement rides and games… all
operated by a clean and courteous staff.
With over 20 years experience in the operation of
amusement rides and midway fun, Miller Amusements
has extensive knowledge of ride safety standards and
strives to promote an atmosphere where children and
adults alike can feel safe and comfortable while
experiencing the thrills and laughs of a carnival
midway.
We will also have Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
provided by Re/Max and Helicopter Rides available ~
fun for the whole family!
NOTE: Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Helicopter
Rides, Midway Rides, and Games all have fees. A
portion of the proceeds from these attractions is
donated by the vendors to the Pittsfield Rotary
Club.
Who Benefits?
For
more than 32 years, the Rotary Club of Pittsfield
has been conducting this Annual Hot Air Balloon
Rally as the primary means to raise funds for our
service projects in surrounding communities
including Barnstead, Chichester, Concord, Epsom,
Loudon, Pembroke, Penacook, Pittsfield, and many
others. Here are a few of the organizations that
have benefited from this event:
4H Club Victory Workers
Barnstead Public Library
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boy Scouts
Carpenter Memorial Park
Chichester
Chichester Public Library
Child and Family Services
(Camp Spaulding)
Children Are Angels From
Heaven
Community Bridges
Cub Scouts
Eagle Scout Projects
Epsom Public Library
Friendly Kitchen Concord
Girls Scouts
Head Start Program
Home Health and Hospice
Loudon High School
Loudon Public Library
Meals on Wheels
Merrimack Valley High School
National Night Out
Pembroke Academy
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Pittsfield Fire Department
Pittsfield Middle High School
Pittsfield Players
Pittsfield Public Library
Pittsfield Scenic Theatre
Pittsfield Senior Activity
Center
Pittsfield Winter Guard
Pittsfield Youth Baseball
Association
Pittsfield Youth Workshop
Police Explorers
Prospect Mountain High School
Reach For Hope
Salvation Army
Smile Train
South Pittsfield Community Club
Special Olympics
Veterans Count (Easter Seals)
Wounded Warriors Project
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Directions
to Pittsfield
Thank you for Supporting
the Pittsfield Rotary and your Community
Reflections on The
Suncook River
from the morning launc
View 2014 Balloon Rally Photos by Bob
Legg
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