Hot Air Fest offers balloon, aircraft rides

After a 12-year hiatus, the popular and successful Hot Air Affair returns to Van Wert as the Hot Air Festival.

Event organizers know there are some big shoes to fill, but the Hot Air Festival Committee promises to do its best to bring everyone a most memorable weekend, and plan to fill the skies with wonder as the hot air balloons float and airplanes soar above.

Festival organizers are now taking reservations for hot air balloon trips, as well as tethered rides being offered during the Hot Air Festival at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. Airplane rides will also be available at the Van Wert County Airport, as well as helicopter rides at the Fairgrounds.
The dates for these events are September 7-9 and those interested in getting their feet off the ground can do so for a nominal fee.

Special requests for special hot air balloon occasions are also possible. In fact, the event can handle weddings, engagements, anniversaries, anniversaries with renewal of vows and birthdays.  What better way to express love to that special someone than in a unique, once in a lifetime fashion.  And if a balloon ride happens to be on a person’s bucket list, now is the chance to scratch it off.

For special arrangements or further information, contact Anne Marshall, festival chairperson (419.238.4551, 419.203.7476 or mamamia9899@gmail.com), or Jerry Mazur, event organizer (419.232.2010, 419.203.4100 or jersons@msn.com).