Festival of Ballooning: VIP Registration with Balloon Ride
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Join Michael Downey at the NJ Lottery Festival of Ballooning, the most photographed event on the East Coast! You'll learn how to photograph hot air balloons as they're inflating, launching, and flying up in the air. You'll then be behind the scenes at the festival and free to roam the balloon launch area. Don't miss out on breathtaking visuals of balloons from around the world!
VIP REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• (1) Seminar at Fairfield: Mon, July 24th (6:30pm - 8pm)
**If you're not attending the seminar, email [email protected] to arrange another time to pick up your credentials.
• (1) "Behind the Scenes" field access pass
• (1) VIP Parking Pass
• (1) VIP Icelandic Glacial Blue Sky Club Pass
• (1) VIP Parking Pass
• (1) VIP Icelandic Glacial Blue Sky Club Pass
**Acts as your ticket into the Balloon Festival.
**Access to tables/seating and private restrooms in the tent.
**Does NOT include concert seating or food.
**Access to tables/seating and private restrooms in the tent.
**Does NOT include concert seating or food.
• (1) Morning Balloon Ride on Saturday or Sunday
**Please arrive at the festival by 5:15am for registration.
**Balloons will launch at approximately 6:30am.
**Balloons will launch at approximately 6:30am.
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SEMINAR: Monday, July 24th (6:30pm - 8pm) @ Unique Photo (Fairfield)
Learn how to photograph hot air balloons as they're launching and while in the air on your balloon ride! Head Instructor Michael Downey will instruct the VIP registrants on different techniques and offer insight on shots to look for during the festival. Michael will also discuss gear recommendations, logistics on where to meet, and what to expect during the course of the morning.
If you won't be attending the seminar for any reason, please send us an email at [email protected] to arrange a date/time to pick up your credentials at our Fairfield location. Credentials MUST be picked up by Friday, July 29th (10am - 6pm), or else you won't be able to get into the festival and you'll miss your balloon ride.
If you won't be attending the seminar for any reason, please send us an email at [email protected] to arrange a date/time to pick up your credentials at our Fairfield location. Credentials MUST be picked up by Friday, July 29th (10am - 6pm), or else you won't be able to get into the festival and you'll miss your balloon ride.
BALLOON FESTIVAL @ SOLBERG AIRPORT
Choose One: Saturday, July 29th *OR* Sunday, July 30th
Choose One: Saturday, July 29th *OR* Sunday, July 30th
On your chosen day, meet up with Michael and the other VIP attendees at the Festival of Ballooning (Solberg Airport - 30 Thor Solberg Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889). You'll head straight for check-in at the Balloon Ride Registration Tent and receive your balloon ride assignment. Once the field opens, you'll be able to photograph the different balloons as they're setting up for launch. You'll then hop into your assigned balloon and ascend to the skies! A chase vehicle will bring you back to the festival where you can stay and enjoy the rest of the day's activities.
• For those attending the festival on Saturday, you will receive the "Behind the Scenes" access to photograph the Saturday morning launch and then go on your own balloon ride (6:30am). Please plan to arrive at the festival by 5:15am for check-in.
• For those attending the festival on Sunday, you will receive the "Behind the Scenes" access to photograph the Sunday morning launch and then go on your own balloon ride (6:30am). Please plan to arrive at the festival by 5:15am for check-in.
• For those attending the festival on Saturday, you will receive the "Behind the Scenes" access to photograph the Saturday morning launch and then go on your own balloon ride (6:30am). Please plan to arrive at the festival by 5:15am for check-in.
• For those attending the festival on Sunday, you will receive the "Behind the Scenes" access to photograph the Sunday morning launch and then go on your own balloon ride (6:30am). Please plan to arrive at the festival by 5:15am for check-in.
BALLOON RIDE FAQ
How long is a balloon ride?
Each balloon ride will last approximately 20 minutes to an hour. Once the balloon lands, you will be driven back to the festival grounds in the balloon chase vehicle. The whole experience can take anywhere from two to three hours, but it will be an experience that you will never forget!
Are there any passenger restrictions?
Passengers should be tall enough to see over the edge of the basket (about 42 inches high), be able to stand for at least an hour, have no medical issues that may affect your ability to participate in light physical activity, and should not be too far along in pregnancy. All passengers should be sure to inform their pilot of any and all potential medical or physical problems prior to flight.
What should I wear?
You should dress as you would for any outdoor activity: loose comfortable clothing with sturdy footwear. Please no heeled shoes or sandals; sneakers are highly recommended. A light jacket or sweatshirt might be worth bringing for cooler mornings and evenings. The temperature up in the balloon will be about the same as it is on the ground.
What time should I arrive for my flight?
You should plan to arrive at the festival and check in with the Balloon Ride Tent by 5:15am. This tent will be located adjacent to the balloon launch area. Keep in mind there may be traffic leading up to the festival grounds, so plan ahead. Please note, checking-in later than the above times may result in loss of your ride so please be on time!
Each balloon ride will last approximately 20 minutes to an hour. Once the balloon lands, you will be driven back to the festival grounds in the balloon chase vehicle. The whole experience can take anywhere from two to three hours, but it will be an experience that you will never forget!
Are there any passenger restrictions?
Passengers should be tall enough to see over the edge of the basket (about 42 inches high), be able to stand for at least an hour, have no medical issues that may affect your ability to participate in light physical activity, and should not be too far along in pregnancy. All passengers should be sure to inform their pilot of any and all potential medical or physical problems prior to flight.
What should I wear?
You should dress as you would for any outdoor activity: loose comfortable clothing with sturdy footwear. Please no heeled shoes or sandals; sneakers are highly recommended. A light jacket or sweatshirt might be worth bringing for cooler mornings and evenings. The temperature up in the balloon will be about the same as it is on the ground.
What time should I arrive for my flight?
You should plan to arrive at the festival and check in with the Balloon Ride Tent by 5:15am. This tent will be located adjacent to the balloon launch area. Keep in mind there may be traffic leading up to the festival grounds, so plan ahead. Please note, checking-in later than the above times may result in loss of your ride so please be on time!
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