The Plainville Fire Co. does not provide or arrange for balloon rides. Some balloonists will offer tethered rides on Friday night for a nominal fee. Flights can be obtained by prior arrangement through the individual balloon companies. Balloon companies can be found here: http://www.lighterthanair.org
Entrance Fees:
There is no entrance fee. The entire event is free. However, there will be craft and art vendors throughout the weekend and they charge for their product. Also, there is a charge for food.
Rain Date?
This event is weather dependent - there is no rain date
Pets/Dogs:
A. Pets are highly discouraged. This is a high energy, crowded event which can be loud at times, and may cause many pets to become agitated and upset.
Is there Handicapped Parking?
There is ample handicapped parking. To better allow access and help minimize the traffic impact to the roads and neighborhoods adjacent to Norton Park, this year the only people allowed to park at Norton Park will be identified handicapped, motorcycles and staff.
Parking?
Well yes and no. All public parking is off-site. There will be no public parking at Norton Park on Friday and Saturday The offsite parking locations are Robertson Airport on Johnson Avenue and the GE Main Parking lot on Woodford Avenue. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WILL NOT BE OPEN due to renovations.
Also, the public is allowed to Park at Norton Park for the 6 am balloon launches on Saturday. We ask that if you attend the 6 am balloon launch on Saturday, to ensure you move your vehicle to an off-site location by 9 am.
Shuttles?
The Balloon Fest committee has contracted a bus service to transport the public from the off-site parking areas to Norton Park.
Shuttle Drop-Off?
Where Will the busses pick people up?
How will I know which bus to get on?
Can I bring my pets on the bus:
Currently the plan is to drop off people adjacent to the park.
The buses will pick up at the same location that you were dropped off
Que Lines and Bus attendants will be there to assist you
Pets are highly discouraged. This is a high energy, crowded event which can be loud at times, and may cause many pets to become agitated and upset. Service animals are the exception and will be allowed to ride on the bus.
Real Time Inforamtion
Real Time information is available on our facebook page; Link is in the header and footer
What can I bring?
It really comes down to what is easiest for you:
Allowed items: include food, coolers, chairs, blankets, games, strollers,
Not allowed items: Drones, airplanes, helicopters, alcohol
Bathrooms
Mens and Womens Bathrooms
Porta - Potties will be on site
Should your question not be above, please feel free to send us a message. Please note, we will NOT be responding to your inquiry on facebook or this website via email if the answer to your question is listed above. This is only because of the thousands of questions we receive every year and we want to ensure that all unanswered questions are answered. Thank you for your understanding!
Please also note, we will not be responding to questions about Vendor Requests, Entertainment, or if you are a Balloon Pilot, Please visit the designated page to ask your questions as each question gets sent to a different Committee:
