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 Court – Beer 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.