<p><strong>Field trip – led by Harriet Smith - to the 2015 Balloon Festival just outside the Southern Hills Hospital on Friday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 25. </strong></p><p><strong>I will be meet everyone Friday, Oct 23<sup>rd</sup> and Saturday, October 24<sup>th</sup> at 5:30 AM and stay into the evening stopping for a meal or two. After you park you will see the Balloons being unloaded or already being spread out for the launch. That is where I will be and it is easy to find each other as the area is not that big. </strong></p><p><br /><strong>On Sunday, October 25</strong><sup>th.</sup> <strong>I will meet everyone again at 5:30 AM and stay until the Balloon Launch is complete.</strong></p><p><strong>Location Address</strong><br />9300 W Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89148</p><p>FREE FAMILY FUN! Early morning balloon launches, Saturday health fair, kids’ activities, evening balloon glows, amusement rides and much more! It’s a sight to see – don’t miss it!</p><p>The event benefits Nevada high school students interested in the healthcare field through the “High School to Healthcare” scholarship program and The Public Education Foundation.</p><p>Dress appropriately and wear layered clothing as it usually warms up when the sun comes up and comfortable shoes. Be sure and bring an up close lens, a wide angle lens and even a zoom for those shots as the balloons are rising. In the evening you will want your tripod for long exposure shots.</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p><p>The event is weather dependent. Schedules and activities are subject to change. Balloon launches occur only in early morning. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.</p><p>To schedule a hot air balloon ride during the Balloon Festival, visit <a href="https://purchase.vegasballoonrides.com/" target="_blank">VegasBalloonRides.com</a>, choose Location – Las Vegas Balloon Festival, NV.</p><p><strong>Friday, Oct. 23</strong></p><p>6:00am: Hot air balloons prepare for launch (weather permitting)<br />7:00am - 8:00am: Hot air balloons launch<br />12:00pm: Amusement rides and carnival games open<br />5:00pm: Vendors & Food Trucks open<br />5:00pm - 6:00pm: Balloon prep for Glow Show<br />5:00pm - 9:00pm: Kids’ arts & crafts, face painting & more!<br />6:00pm - 7:00pm: Evening Balloon Glow Show<br />11:00pm: Amusement rides & carnival games close</p><p><strong>Saturday, Oct. 24</strong></p><p>6:00am: Hot air balloons prepare for launch (weather permitting) Vendors & Food Trucks open<br />7:00am - 8:00am: Hot air balloons launch<br />7:00am: Amusement rides & carnival games open<br />8:00am - 6:00pm: Kids’ arts & crafts, face painting & more!<br />10:00am: Tethered balloon rides open (weather permitting)<br />12:00pm - 4:00pm: Southern Hills Hospital Health Fair (flu shots, blood pressure checks, more!) Clark County Fire & EMS Touch-A-Truck<br />5:00pm - 6:00pm: Balloon prep for Glow Show<br />6:00pm - 7:00pm: Evening Balloon Glow Show<br />11:00pm: Amusement rides & carnival games close</p><p><strong>Sunday, Oct. 25</strong></p><p>6:00am: Hot air balloons prepare for launch (weather permitting) Vendors & Food Trucks open<br />7:00am - 8:00am: Hot air balloons launch<br />7:00am: Amusement rides and carnival games open<br />8:00am - 2:00pm: Kids’ arts & crafts, face painting & more!<br />10:00am: Tethered balloon rides open (weather permitting)<br />11:00pm: Amusement rides & carnival games close</p><p><em>To schedule a hot air balloon passenger ride, call 702.553.3039 or visit </em><a href="https://purchase.vegasballoonrides.com/" target="_blank"><em>vegasballoonrides.com</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Please send me an email so I get an idea of how many people will be attending. If you have any questions please contact Harriet Smith at <a href="mailto:Harriet@fortheloveofafrica.com">Harriet@fortheloveofafrica.com</a>.</p>
Date: Friday, October 23, 2015 - 5:30am to Saturday, October 24, 2015 - 8:00pm
