Plainville Fire Company

Hot Air Balloon Festival – Balloonist Information

Location: Norton Park, Plainville, CT
GPS Coordinates: 41º39.726 N – 072º52.522 W
Intersection: South Washington St & Norton Park Rd

Important Information for Balloonists and Crews

Fuel Support:

• Complimentary Propane Provided

• Please arrive with full tanks and depart full

Event Schedule:

• Friday Evening

  • Night Glow and Tethering

  • Fireworks Display

• Saturday Morning

  • 6:00 AM: Balloon Flights

  • Breakfast at Plainville Fire Headquarters

• Saturday Evening

  • 6:00 PM: Balloon Flights

Note: The festival concludes Saturday evening.

Invitation to Participate

The Plainville Fire Company is proud to once again host the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. We continue to welcome balloonists from across the region with our open invitation policy, which has helped grow participation year after year.

If you or someone you know is interested in flying in this year’s event, please download and fill out the application here. Your continued involvement helps us make this one of Connecticut’s premier balloon festivals.

Return completed application along with Insurance certificate to:

Hot Air Balloon Committee

Plainville Fire Company

Attn:  Pilot Chairman

77 West Main Street, Plainville CT 06062

Contact Information:
Phil Brousseau
Chairperson, Balloonist Sub-Committee
Plainville Fire Company – Hot Air Balloon Festival
ptb0611@gmail.com
860.919.2849