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\nThese hot air balloon, dubbed ‘Yellow Bird and Puddy Cat,’ are scheduled to make its debut at the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival. They are owned by John Calvin.<\/p>\n

Courtesy Adirondack Balloon Festival\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The colorful and multi-themed hot air balloons will take to the skies again in the Glens Falls\/Lake George area when the Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 22-25.<\/p>\n

It will be the 44th annual event.<\/p>\n

It kicks off at 4 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Crandall Park in Glens Falls. Events continue through the weekend at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury.<\/p>\n

Organizers said making its Adirondack debut this year will be the European-based balloon Angry Bird. Fresh from the big screen, the balloon will be making fall appearances at the Adirondack Balloon Festival and Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.<\/p>\n

In addition, Smiley the Scarecrow makes his first appearance. The Indiana-based balloon will be flown by Jack Semler. Organizers also said Yellow Bird and Puddy Cat make their Adirondack debut as well, owned by veteran pilot John Cavin. He will pilot the cat, joined by Lee Teitsworth piloting the bird.
\nOther favorites include elephant Pea-Nut and Lindy, the mascot balloon of balloon manufacturer Lindstrand Balloons, based in Galena, Ill.<\/p>\n

This year’s event also features expanded musical entertainment. Band performances during the weekend include Tailspin, the Old Main, Buckeye Rooster, Mojo Dawgs, the Houseguests and Across the Pond.<\/p>\n

Special designated parking at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport’s main entrance is available for $15 for the weekend. Parking passes can be purchased online at www.adirondackballoonfest.org. Passes may also be purchased at the city clerk’s office at Glens Falls City Hall, Queensbury Town Hall, the Warren County Municipal Center ( treasurer’s office) and the Warren County Department of Public Works office in Warrensburg.<\/p>\n

Flight times are approximate and all activities are weather-permitting. Dogs are prohibited as are drones or remote control aircrafts.<\/p>\n

The schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 22 at Crandall Park: 4:30-6:30 p.m., musical performance by Tailspin; 5 p.m. opening ceremonies; 5:15- 6:15 p.m., \tflight of up to 20 balloons; 6-9:30 p.m.\tCity of Glens Falls Block Party, featuring a balloon walk-about, balloon baskets on display, a car show and childrens’ activities.<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 23 at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 433 Queensbury Ave. in Queensbury: 3:00 p.m., gates open; craft fair hosted by Zonta, childrens’ activities, band Performances by Old Main and Buckeye Rooster and food vendors open for business; 5-6:15 p.m., flight of up to 80 balloons.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 24 at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport: 5-11:00 a.m. a “big balloon breakfast” in the airport hangar, $8 adults and $6 seniors; 6:30-7:30 a.m., flight of up to 100 balloons; all day to 7 p.m., food vendors, craft fair hosted by Zonta, childrens’ activities; 2-4:45 p.m., music by Mojo Dawgs ; 5-6:15 p.m., flight of up to 100 balloons; 6:15-7:45 p.m., music by Houseguests; 8 p.m., the “Lighting Up The Night” airport moon-glow event featuring 30-plus balloons.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Sept. 25 at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport: 5-11:00 a.m. a “big balloon breakfast” in the airport hangar; 5 a.m. to noon; food vendors, craft fair hosted by Zonta, childrens’ activities and an aircraft display; 6:30-7:30 a.m., the “Walter’s Mass Ascension” simultaneous flight of up to 100 balloons; 8 a.m., Catholic Mass in the entertainment tent; 9 a.m. Protestant Sunday service in the entertainment tent.<\/p>\n

In Crandall Park: 2-5 p.m., music by Across the Pond; 5 p.m., launch of 20-plus balloons.<\/p>\n

The Adirondack Balloon Festival is a nonprofit organization governed and operated by volunteers. It relies on community support for funding. For 44 years, the festival has been a free-of-charge event. Organizers estimate it attracts 125,000-150,000 people to the region each year and has a substantial impact on the region’s economy.<\/p>\n

For more details visit: www.adirondackballoonfest.org or call 222-4593.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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