Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Fine Art, Craft & Music Festival
White River Junction, Vermont, USA
Mid JuneDescription
The highways, byways, hills and valleys of this small Vermont village, home of Quechee Gorge, Vermont's answer to the Grand Canyon, will fill with over 20 hot air balloons. The success of this Festival is attributed to the Chamber's emphasis on producing a family-oriented event with something for everyone. The Father's Day Weekend date has become the weekend for weddings, reunions, engagements, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The Festival has become a true region-wide activity. Visitors fill lodging and dining facilities within a 40-mile radius; there is a waiting list for balloonists wishing to attend; and entertainment groups vie for inclusion. "One of the most beautiful sites in New England for hot air ballooning," say the balloon pilots. From the moment the gates open on Friday to the last balloon flight on Sunday, Festival goers will be entertained with music, song, smiles and laughter. During the weekend, you will hear rhythm and blues, jump swing and 70s hits, jazz, guitarists, songsters, vocalists, clowns, mimes, jugglers, puppeteers, unicycling, vaudeville acts, and dance. Fine Crafters and Vendors All Weekend Long, Including Many from the League of NH Craftsmen and VT Handcrafters Association. A major ingredient with true Vermont flavor is the craft show. Over 50 craft vendors will be in residence during the Festival with displays of jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, paintings and photography, quilters, specialty foods, clothing, ceramics, dried flowers and herbs and much more. The unique character of these crafters brings visitors who come every year to shop for Christmas gifts, home and office. Following the old adage, "If the kids are happy, Mom and Dad are happy," with a myriad of inflatable amusements, everyone should have a FUNtastic time. Face painting, kite flying, children's games, and special entertainment venues-all make this a real Family Festival. There may be additional fees for some of the activities on the festival grounds. There is always lots of great Festival food including everything from fried dough to fresh fruit drinks, barbecues, country breakfasts, hot apple-cinnamon buns, ice cream, and cotton candy.
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Directions
Directions and Driving Times to Quechee Directions to Quechee Village Green in the Center of Quechee Village: Quechee is located on Route 4, 7 miles West of White River Junction, Vermont, and 7 miles East of Woodstock, Vermont. From the South I-89N, crossing the Connecticut River into Vermont; take Exit 1, Quechee/Woodstock/Rutland; off ramp, left on Route 4, travel 3 miles (over Quechee Gorge) to blinking yellow light at four-way intersection, turn R on to Waterman Hill, through covered bridge, turn L on Quechee Main Street; Village Green Circle on your left just beyond large red barn. From the South I-91N, to White River Junction exit to I-89N intersection (Exit 10); take Exit 1 (Quechee/Woodstock/Rutland); off ramp, left on Route 4, travel 3 miles (over Quechee Gorge) to blinking yellow light at four-way intersection, turn R on to Waterman Hill, through covered bridge; turn L on Quechee Main Street; Village Green Circle on your left just beyond large red barn. From
Admission & Parking
Festival Admission for the weekend is just $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 6 - 12, kids under age 6 are free. Balloon Rides may be booked in advance or by chance at the balloon ride RV at the festival.
Website
http://www.quecheeballoonfestival.com/
Infophone
802--295-7900
Email
info@hartfordvtchamber.com