HILLSBOROUGH – Hillsborough residents may soon wake up to a low-pitched hiss passing over their homes as hot air balloons fly by during the Hillsborough Balloon Festival, Thursday, July 9, to Sunday, July 12.
The four-day event at Grimes Field includes hot air balloon rides, a carnival midway with rides and games, live entertainment, food, fireworks and a parade.
Though festivities begin Thursday night, the event goes into full swing on Saturday, with a full line-up of events, including balloon lift-offs; a pancake breakfast; a carnival midway; a roving juggler; four-wheeling; entertainment by the Fracestown Cloggers, Monadnock Mavericks line dancers and Angela West and Showdown; and a fireworks display.
Balloon lift-offs take place at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. For those who don't want to fight the crowds at Grimes Field, balloons can generally be seen lifting off along Main Street, offering a great photo opportunity for passers-by.
Fireworks will burst into the air at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. To avoid the crowds at Grimes Field, another viewing spot is the duck pond on Old Henniker Road. Of course, those viewing the fireworks in this location won't be able to see fireworks close the ground, but the location is away from all the smoke and commotion at the field.
Another full day of activities is scheduled for Sunday, with another pancake breakfast, balloon lift-offs, carnival midway, fireman's muster and a parade.
This year's parade theme is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle."
One parade participant, North East T.A.I. Karate in Hillsborough, is creating a float out of previously used materials.
The parade begins at Hillsboro-Deering High School at noon and proceeds along School and Main streets to Grimes Field.
Prizes will also be awarded for entries in the float competition.
Admission to the festival is free, and a fee is charged for rides and games on the carnival midway. Parking at the festival is $5.
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