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• 2010 Bluegrass Balloon Festival - The 12th annual Bluegrass Balloon Festival will be held September 24-26, 2010 at Bowman Field in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 70 hot air balloons will compete and light up the sky to the delight of over 65,000 spectators. Activities include concerts, fireworks, food vendors, childrens activities, beer and wine, volleyball tournaments and more!
  
   
• Alabama Jubilee - Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic held on Memorial Day Weekend in Decatur, Alabama. Events include Hare and Hound race, tethered fun flight, balloon glow, arts and crafts, classic car show.
  
   
• Balloons Over Grenada - With live music, a balloon glow, carnival, Jump Jumps for the little ones and more all on beautiful Grenada Lake. Near The Dogwoods Golf Course at Hugh White State Park in Mississippi.
  
   
• Freedom Weekend Aloft - Simpsonville, SC festival in late May.
  
   
• Gaslight Festival - This event, which is held during mid September in Jeffersontown, KY, features 15 events including hot air ballooning, golf, live entertainment and a parade.
  
   
• Macon, Georgia's International Cherry Blossom Festival - Macon, Georgia's Cherry Blossom Festival takes place in mid March. A balloon glow is among the events offered.
  
   
• National Balloon Rally - You are invited to attend the 30th Annual National Balloon Rally in Troutman, NC May 30-June 1. It is the second oldest Balloon Rally in the country, second only to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  
   
• The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race - Competitions run throughout the weekend with various events taking place at 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. A balloon glow and laser show are some additional highlights. This race takes place during mid October in Natchez, Mississippi.
  
   
• Tunes Balloons BBQ & Crafts - White Pine, Tennessee hot air balloon rally. Live music, BBQ, & crafts. Held in June.