Once again, the skies over Quechee and the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshrie will be filled with hot air ballons ushering in the 29th Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival. Sponsored by the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce, this event welcomes visitors from all over New England. It is one of the longest running hot air balloon festivals in new England and continues to focus on family entertainment and fun.

Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
100 Railroad Row
White River Junction, VT 05001
Tel: (802)295-7900
Toll Free: 800-295-5451
E-Mail: info@hartfordvtchamber.com

 

Quebec Balloon Festival Logo

The 2010 Schedule of Events is

still under development.

 

See below for

A representative Festival Schedule

We will have some new & exciting performers for 2010

& hope to include a beer & WINE tent!  Check back for updates. 

 

Unless otherwise noted, all performances are at the Performance Tent.

Balloons are on the field ONLY at flight times.

Balloon ascensions are "weather permitting".  

 

FRIDAY  

 

3:00  PM  GATES OPEN

Craft, commerical and non-profit tents open – Food CourtBeer Garden

 * UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT presents THE KIDSZONE

KidsZone includes a giant slide, a rock-climbing wall, a mini-train

ride, the popular Bungee Jump and more. (additional fee for rides)

 * CHILDREN’S TENT presented by 

           HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL HONOR STUDENTS

           Face painting, arts and crafts, games of chance, Dunking

           Booth (add’l fee for these activities)

3:00   Juke Joynt

        A local favorite - six piece rock 'n roll band.

4:30   Raptor Encounter

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)

 invites you to get acquainted with a live raptor!

6:00   Changes in Latitude 

Jimmy Buffett tribute band!

6:00ish BALLOON ASCENSION (weather permitting)

           Ride sales at Balloon Ride booth at the top of the hill.

8:30ish   AFTER-DARK BALLOON GLOW

Beautiful display of lighted balloon envelopes

           choreographed to music.

 

  SATURDAY

 

5:00 AM GATES OPEN

            Early bird breakfast under the Big Tent

6:00ish BALLOON ASCENSION (weather permitting)

Balloon ride sales at Balloon Ride booth at the top of the hill.

8:00 Jumptown Parachute Demonstration Team

       Check out these cool landings on the balloon field

9:00 Invitational Volleyball Tournament

        Up to 150 volleyball enthusiasts compete round-robin through Sunday

9:15   New England Disc Dogs 

Welcome back to this New England canine

frisbee club. Watch the disc- catching pooches.

9:15   Randy Judkins

A vaudvillian's blend of eccentric characters,

down-east humor, inexplicable magic and expert juggling. 

10:00  Anything Goes

 Folk songs, original compositions, jazz & popular

standards for finger-picked guitar.  Lively!

10:45   Foolz            

Physical comedy duo - Woody and Ricky

          give new meaning to the phrase "zany antics". 

12 N   Mayfly

             Welcome Mayfly - Winners of the 2009

Young Traditions competition at Waterfront Park

 in Burlington, VT with their old-time and original songs.

1:00     McFadden Academy Irish Dancers 

Traditional Irish step-dancing.

1:00     Jumptown Parachute Demo Team

         They jump again!

1:45      New England Disc Dogs

           Head down to the field for more dog talent.

2:45  Joanne Garton 

          Welcome Joanne - Winner of the 2009 Young Traditions

competition - Cape Breton and Scottish

fiddle & dance.

3:45  Jumptown Parachute Demo Team 

Another jump 

3:45  McFadden Academy Irish Dancers

More Irish step-dancing

4:45   Foolz            

You can never get enough of this hilarious duo. 

             Plenty of slapstick fun.

6:00  The Will Patton Ensemble

Enjoy this nationally renowned jazz quintet

featuring jazz mandolin.

6:00ish BALLOON ASCENSION  (Weather permitting)

            Ride sales at Balloon Ride booth at the top of the hill.

 

SUNDAY

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY !!

 

5:30 AM   GATES OPEN

            Breakfast under the Big Tent

6:00ish   BALLOON ASCENSION (Weather permitting)

Ride sales at Balloon Ride RV at the top of the hill.

8:30  Bonnie Waters & The Dream Band 

Original folk/pop/celtic music inspired by the Divine Feminine,

accompanied by The Dream Band.  Dreamy!

9:15   New England Disc Dogs 

The canine frisbee champions perform again.

10:00  Bonnie Waters & The Dream Band

Relax and enjoy!                            

10 am - 2 pm CHAMP

On behalf of the VT Lake Monsters Baseball team,

Champ visits Quechee to meet his fans.

11:00   Foolz           

More comedy and  "zany antics". 

Noon   Avi & Celia 

Washboard, sliding steel guitar & two resounding voices,

this powerhouse duo creates something totally unique. 

1:45      New England Disc Dogs 

             Head down to the field for more dog talent.

2:00     Avi & Celia

   The dynamic duo again.  Don't miss them!

3:00   Foolz            

     You can never get enough of these guys! 

4:00   The Flames 

     A great local band brings folk, rock and blues oldies .

6:00ish BALLOON ASCENSION (Weather permitting)

            Balloon ride sales at Balloon Ride booth at the top of the hill.