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| Illinois River BalloonFest 2008 | August 15 - August 17, 2008 |
Tahlequah, OK
No. of Balloons: 30
Festival Details:
Located at the Tahlequah Municipal Airport in the beautiful, scenic foothills of the Ozark Mountains.
In addition to thirty hot air balloons competing Thursday, Friday and Saturday, spectators enjoy day long live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, carnival rides, kiddie playground, fireworks, tractor pulls, four-wheel rock climbing, car show, and the challenging BalloonChase 5K Run with over 1,000 participants in 2007.
Admission is free, a small donation is accepted for parking with the proceeds going to local children's charities.
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| POTEAU HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL | October 24 - May 25, 2008 |
Poteau, OK
No. of Balloons: 30
Festival Details:
Nestled among the beautiful "Almost Mountains" of Southeast Oklahoma. The third annual balloon festival provides one of the most colorful and romantic hot air balloon events in Oklahoma.
Robert S. Kerr Municipal Airport is again hosting the celebration that is featured on this years' Official Oklahoma Highway Map.
In addition to hot air balloon competition, nightly "Balloon Glows", and tethered balloon demonstrations, featured activities such as live musical entertainment, carnival rides, artisans and craft vendors, children's petting zoo, and exciting surprises added every year.
For more information, contact Aerosport Balloon Company at 918 299 2979 or email aerosportballoon-at-sbcglobal.net
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